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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. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?
(a) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.
(b) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to confront Bertha Dorset.
(c) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily what Bertha Dorset said about her.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to forget about Percy Gryce.

2. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?
(a) Carry Fischer is too flirtatious.
(b) Carry Fischer has a questionable reputation.
(c) Carry Fischer always asks Gus Trenor for money.
(d) Gus specifically requests that Lily pick him up at the train station.

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

4. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?
(a) She is going to work.
(b) She is going to a social engagement.
(c) She is waiting for an old friend.
(d) She is going on vacation.

5. What does Gus Trenor want Lily to do now that he is a successful investor?
(a) He wants Lily to work for him as his secretary.
(b) He wants Lily to tell Mrs. Trenor that he wants a divorce.
(c) He wants Lily to give him more money.
(d) He wants Lily to spend more time with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?

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

5. Who is Gerty Farish?

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