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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. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(b) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.
(d) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.

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

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

4. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) Gambling addiction.
(b) Being dropped from her social circle.
(c) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.
(d) A stalker.

5. How does Lily feel when she sees Lawrence Selden at her cousin's wedding?
(a) Unaffected.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Excited.
(d) Suspicious.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?

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

4. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?

5. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

(see the answer key)

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