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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. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?
(a) Simon Rosedale.
(b) Percy Gryce.
(c) Gus Trenor.
(d) Lawrence Selden.

2. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(b) She is banished from the party for cheating.
(c) She finds the man she wishes to marry.
(d) She repeats a hurtful rumor.

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

4. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?
(a) She says she was visiting a sick friend.
(b) She says she had tea with Lawrence Selden.
(c) She says she visited a dressmaker in the building.
(d) She says she was looking for an apartment for herself.

5. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?
(a) Being on time for the party at Bellomont.
(b) Her social schedule being too busy.
(c) Her reputation.
(d) Making friends at the party at Bellomont.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?

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

3. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?

4. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

5. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?

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