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

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

3. Whom did the hostess of the party promise Mrs. George Dorset would be at the party?
(a) Lawrence Selden.
(b) Gus Trenor.
(c) Percy Gryce.
(d) Simon Rosedale.

4. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(b) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.
(c) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(d) A divorced party guest.

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. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?

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

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

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

5. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?

(see the answer key)

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