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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The House of Mirth take place during what period?
(a) Early 1800s.
(b) Mid-1800s.
(c) Early 1900s.
(d) Mid-1900s.

2. What does Lily actually do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?
(a) Gives them to Gerty Farish for safekeeping.
(b) Hides them.
(c) Burns them.
(d) Gives them back to Lawrence Selden.

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

4. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?
(a) As she is leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building after having tea.
(b) After visiting her dressmaker.
(c) While taking a walk in the park with Lawrence Selden.
(d) While she is waiting at the train station.

5. Why does Lawrence Selden call Lily a coward during their walk?
(a) She lied to Percy about having a headache.
(b) She says it would be risky for her to marry him.
(c) She is afraid to ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(d) She won't tell Bertha Dorset what she really thinks of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?

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

3. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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