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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 9, where does Lily go after her cousin's wedding ?

2. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

3. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?

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

5. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?

Short Essay Questions

1. In book 2, chapter 11, what does Lily realize about herself based on Simon Rosedale's love for her?

2. How would an objective observer describe Gerty Farish?

3. Why does Lily envy Lawrence Selden's lifestyle?

4. Describe the steps Lily uses in book 1, chapter 2, to attract the attention of Percy Gryce while on the train to the party at Bellomont.

5. In book 2, chapter 11, what does Lily decide to do when she wakes up the morning after Simon Rosedale makes his offer to her?

6. At lunch in Monte Carlo, Carry Fischer tells Lawrence Selden that a prince was about to propose to Lily, and then Lily started flirting with his stepson. What incident from book 1 is this situation similar to regarding Lawrence Selden?

7. In book 2, chapter 8, what is the status of Lily's relationship with Gerty Farish?

8. In book 1, chapter 11, what does Lily's aunt do after Grace Stepney talks to her about Lily?

9. In book 1, chapter 1, why is Lawrence Selden surprised that Lily accepts his offer to have tea alone with him in his apartment?

10. Explain Lily's dilemma regarding Lawrence Selden and Simon Rosedale.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several components of quality literature include:

1) use of descriptive words

2) use of analogies, metaphors, and similes

3) an attention-grabbing beginning

4) details

5) appealing to the five senses

Is The House of Mirth is an example of quality literature? Why or why not? Give examples from the story using three of the five components of quality literature to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Name the characters - other than the main character - that are important to the story. Why is each character important? What does each character represent in the story?

Essay Topic 3

List the main events from The House of Mirth. Could you change the order of the main events or leave out any main events? Why or why not?

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