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

2. How does the situation at the place where Lily goes after her cousin's wedding affect her mood?
(a) It doesn't affect her mood.
(b) It continues her bad mood.
(c) It puts her in a cautious mood.
(d) It helps improve her mood.

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

4. 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 because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.
(c) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(d) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 6, how is Lily able to spend Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Selden rather than Percy Gryce?

2. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

3. What event does George Dorset invite Lily to in book 1, chapter 10?

4. In book 1, chapter 8, how does Mrs. Trenor feel about the friendship between Lily and Gus?

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

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