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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?
(a) She envies the attention Percy Gryce is giving to Mrs. Dorset.
(b) She envies the freedom of a married woman to get and discard a man without repercussions.
(c) She envies Mrs. Dorset's freedom from worry about finances.
(d) Lily envies Mrs. Dorset because she is attracted to Mrs. Dorset's husband.

2. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?
(a) As she is leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building after having tea.
(b) While taking a walk in the park with Lawrence Selden.
(c) After visiting her dressmaker.
(d) While she is waiting at the train station.

3. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) The stock market.
(b) Americana.
(c) Her busy social schedule.
(d) Mutual acquaintances.

4. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.
(b) She is an heiress, independently wealthy.
(c) She is poor and has to work to support her meager lifestyle.
(d) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.

5. How does Lily feel when she first sees Percy Gryce at her cousin's wedding?
(a) Unaffected.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Cautious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's plan for Percy Gryce whom she meets while on the train to Bellomont?

2. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

3. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?

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

5. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

(see the answer key)

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