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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. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?
(a) Lily's realization that she forgot to assist Mrs. Trenor.
(b) The sound of a car.
(c) Bertha Dorset calling for Lawrence Selden.
(d) A sudden downpour.

2. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?
(a) If she should really go through with her plan to win over Percy Gryce.
(b) If she should ask Gus Trenor for a loan
(c) If Lawrence Selden came to Bellomont to see her or Bertha Dorset.
(d) If she should agree to marry Simon Rosedale.

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

4. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?
(a) She says she had tea with Lawrence Selden.
(b) She says she was visiting a sick friend.
(c) She says she was looking for an apartment for herself.
(d) She says she visited a dressmaker in the building.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

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

3. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?

4. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?

5. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

(see the answer key)

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