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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 purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.
(b) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(c) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(d) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?
(a) Catching up with her high-ranking friends in her social circle.
(b) To walk to church to meet Percy Gryce on his way home from church.
(c) To complete a chore for Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Getting fresh air to get rid of her headache.

3. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(b) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.
(c) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.

4. Who is Gerty Farish?
(a) Lawrence Selden's married sister.
(b) Lily's best friend.
(c) Lawrence Selden's cousin.
(d) Lily's cousin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?

3. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?

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

5. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

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