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

2. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She looks down on Gerty's situation.
(b) She is afraid for Gerty.
(c) She envies Gerty's situation.
(d) She feels sympathy toward her.

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

4. Where does The House of Mirth take place?
(a) London, England.
(b) Boston, Massachusetts.
(c) New York City, New York.
(d) Paris, France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?

2. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?

3. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

4. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?

5. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?

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