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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. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Take over her duties as hostess.
(b) Leave the party and return home immediately.
(c) Introduce her to Percy Gryce.
(d) Secretarial tasks.

2. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.
(b) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(c) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(d) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.

3. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?
(a) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.
(b) A party guest at the top of Lily's social circle.
(c) Lily's rival for Percy Gryce.
(d) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.

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

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?
(a) Getting fresh air to get rid of her headache.
(b) To walk to church to meet Percy Gryce on his way home from church.
(c) Catching up with her high-ranking friends in her social circle.
(d) To complete a chore for Mrs. Trenor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?

2. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

3. Whom did the hostess of the party promise Mrs. George Dorset would be at the party?

4. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?

5. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?

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