The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of fear for her safety from Bertha Dorset, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do ?
(a) He asks Lily to leave the yacht.
(b) He asks Lily to speak to Bertha.
(c) He says he will move onto the yacht to help protect Lily.
(d) He asks Lily to convince George Dorset to speak to Bertha about her.

2. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?
(a) He tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(b) He is elated.
(c) He is horrified.
(d) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.

3. Who are the Welly Brys?
(a) A newly rich family trying to join Lily's social circle.
(b) A newly rich family determined to undermine Mrs. Trenor's social success.
(c) The investment firm where Gus Trenor invested Lily's money.
(d) A traveling group of entertainers who specialize in parties for the social elite.

4. When Lily returns from Alaska, what advice does Carry Fischer give her ?
(a) Lily needs to tell everyone the truth about what happened in Europe.
(b) Lily needs to stay away from George Dorset.
(c) Lily must marry as soon as possible.
(d) Lily must pay back her loan to Gus Trenor as soon as possible.

5. What does Lawrence Selden tell Lily about the Dorsets' possible divorce?
(a) They want to divorce immediately.
(b) They will wait until they return home to finalize their divorce.
(c) They have made up and probably won't divorce.
(d) They both blame Lily for forcing them to consider divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?

2. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?

3. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?

4. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?

5. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?

(see the answer key)

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