View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?
(a) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(b) A party guest at the top of Lily's social circle.
(c) Lily's rival for Percy Gryce.
(d) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.

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

4. The House of Mirth take place during what period?
(a) Early 1800s.
(b) Mid-1800s.
(c) Early 1900s.
(d) Mid-1900s.

5. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) A stalker.
(b) Gambling addiction.
(c) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.
(d) Being dropped from her social circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?

2. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?

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

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

5. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 389 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample