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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(b) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.
(c) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.

2. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
(a) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.
(b) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(c) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(d) She immediately agrees.

3. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?
(a) If she should agree to marry Simon Rosedale.
(b) If she should really go through with her plan to win over Percy Gryce.
(c) If Lawrence Selden came to Bellomont to see her or Bertha Dorset.
(d) If she should ask Gus Trenor for a loan

4. Where does The House of Mirth take place?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) New York City, New York.
(c) Boston, Massachusetts.
(d) London, England.

5. The House of Mirth take place during what period?
(a) Early 1800s.
(b) Mid-1900s.
(c) Mid-1800s.
(d) Early 1900s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?

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

4. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

5. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?

(see the answer key)

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