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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 10, where does Simon Rosedale invite Lily to go?
(a) A camp in the Adirondacks.
(b) The opera.
(c) An exclusive fundraising event.
(d) A party at his apartment.

2. In book 2, chapter 6, what does Carry Fischer tell Lily about Bertha Dorset ?
(a) Bertha Dorset is interested in becoming friends with Lily again.
(b) Bertha Dorset will lose everything if George Dorset divorces her.
(c) Bertha Dorset is gossiping about Lily to the Gormers.
(d) Lily should attempt to mend her relationship with Bertha Dorset.

3. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Unwelcome.
(c) Self-satisfied.
(d) Grateful.

4. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Judy Trenor say ?
(a) Mrs. Trenor wants to see Lily.
(b) Mrs. Trenor asks Lily to do some chores for her.
(c) Mrs. Trenor invites Lily to a party at Bellomont the next weekend.
(d) Mrs. Trenor warns Lily to stay away from Gus Trenor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lily visit the morning after Simon Rosedale makes his offer to her?

2. What do Lily and Lawrence Selden discover as they walk together on Sunday afternoon?

3. What is Lily's alternative to her new position?

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

5. What does George Dorset ask Lily to do while at the Gormers?

(see the answer key)

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