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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. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
(a) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(b) She immediately agrees.
(c) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.
(d) She says she prefers a less popular location.

2. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to find a place for her to live.
(b) She wants him to marry her.
(c) She wants him to be her friend.
(d) She wants him to loan her money.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?

3. How does Lily spend the first night of the party at Bellomont?

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

5. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?

(see the answer key)

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