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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to find a place for her to live.
(b) She wants him to be her friend.
(c) She wants him to loan her money.
(d) She wants him to marry her.

2. Who is Gerty Farish?
(a) Lawrence Selden's married sister.
(b) Lily's cousin.
(c) Lily's best friend.
(d) Lawrence Selden's cousin.

3. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Attend church with Percy Gryce.
(b) Propose to Percy Gryce.
(c) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(d) Propose to Lawrence Selden.

4. 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) Secretarial tasks.
(d) Introduce her to Percy Gryce.

5. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She is happy to see him.
(b) She avoids him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She sends her companion to get him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?

2. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?

3. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

4. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?

5. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?

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