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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. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.
(b) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(c) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(d) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.

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

3. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) An introduction to one of Percy's high-placed colleagues.
(c) Investment advice.
(d) An offer of a loan.

4. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) She views her gambling losses as a small price to pay to remain in her social circle.
(b) She considers the possibilty of revenge by a hurt party-goer silly.
(c) She panics, worried she will be dropped from her social circle.
(d) She doesn't take the possibility of a stalker seriously.

5. Why does Lawrence Selden call Lily a coward during their walk?
(a) She lied to Percy about having a headache.
(b) She says it would be risky for her to marry him.
(c) She won't tell Bertha Dorset what she really thinks of her.
(d) She is afraid to ask Gus Trenor for a loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. The House of Mirth take place during what period?

2. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?

3. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?

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

5. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

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