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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Emily Baxter is said to be what kind of writer in the novel?
(a) A poet.
(b) A historical romantic novelist.
(c) An essayist.
(d) A science-fiction novelist.

2. What is the name of Mattie’s mother who passed away?
(a) Beth Gokey.
(b) Sarah Gokey.
(c) Louisa Gokey.
(d) Ellen Gokey.

3. Who is the suitor that is pursuing Mattie in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Weaver Smith.
(b) Royal Loomis.
(c) Tommy Hubbard.
(d) Frank Loomis.

4. What exams do Mattie and Weaver take in Chapter 11?
(a) Their bar exams.
(b) Their exit exams for high school.
(c) Their entrance exams for medical school.
(d) Their entrance exams for college.

5. Grace Brown’s last letter to Chester Gillette was dated when?
(a) July 1, 1905.
(b) July 11, 1906.
(c) July 5, 1906.
(d) June 16, 1905.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Royal supposedly inform against Emmie Hubbard’s back-taxes in Chapter 29?

2. When did Emily Dickinson die?

3. What does the term “grippe” from the novel refer to?

4. What is the name of the mule that dies in Chapter 20?

5. Who is the heroine in The House of Mirth?

(see the answer key)

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