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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 6, how is Lily able to spend Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Selden rather than Percy Gryce?
(a) Percy tells Lily he has a headache.
(b) She tells Percy she needs to help Mrs. Trenor.
(c) She lies to Percy about having a headache.
(d) She asks Bertha Dorset to lie for her.

2. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.
(b) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.
(c) She is an heiress, independently wealthy.
(d) She is poor and has to work to support her meager lifestyle.

3. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?
(a) He tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(b) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.
(c) He is horrified.
(d) He is elated.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?

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

5. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?

(see the answer key)

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