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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. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.
(b) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(c) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(d) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.

2. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(b) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.
(c) A divorced party guest.
(d) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.

3. What do Lily and Lawrence Selden discover as they walk together on Sunday afternoon?
(a) They have nothing in common.
(b) Their true feelings for each other.
(c) They share the same ideas of success in life.
(d) They are both in love with other people.

4. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) Her busy social schedule.
(b) Americana.
(c) The stock market.
(d) Mutual acquaintances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?

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

3. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

4. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

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

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