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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?
(a) Carry Fischer always asks Gus Trenor for money.
(b) Carry Fischer has a questionable reputation.
(c) Carry Fischer is too flirtatious.
(d) Gus specifically requests that Lily pick him up at the train station.

2. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She sends her companion to get him.
(b) She avoids him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She is happy to see him.

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

4. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) She views her gambling losses as a small price to pay to remain in her social circle.
(b) She doesn't take the possibility of a stalker seriously.
(c) She considers the possibilty of revenge by a hurt party-goer silly.
(d) She panics, worried she will be dropped from her social circle.

5. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?
(a) Offended.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Amused.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?

2. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

3. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?

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

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?

(see the answer key)

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