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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 1900s.
(b) Mid-1800s.
(c) Early 1800s.
(d) Mid-1900s.

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

3. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?
(a) Getting fresh air to get rid of her headache.
(b) To walk to church to meet Percy Gryce on his way home from church.
(c) To complete a chore for Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Catching up with her high-ranking friends in her social circle.

4. What does Lily intend to do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?
(a) Give them back to Lawrence Selden..
(b) Give them to Gerty Farish for safekeeping.
(c) Hide them.
(d) Burn them.

5. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(c) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(d) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?

2. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?

3. What does Gerty Farish tell Lily about Percy Gryce?

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

5. In book 1, chapter 9, where does Lily go after her cousin's wedding ?

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