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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?
(a) She envies the freedom of a married woman to get and discard a man without repercussions.
(b) She envies Mrs. Dorset's freedom from worry about finances.
(c) Lily envies Mrs. Dorset because she is attracted to Mrs. Dorset's husband.
(d) She envies the attention Percy Gryce is giving to Mrs. Dorset.

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

3. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?
(a) She misses spending time with Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(b) She is late for breakfast, risking her social standing.
(c) She misses Gus Trenor whom she wanted to ask for a loan.
(d) She misses the bus to church.

4. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Propose to Lawrence Selden.
(b) Propose to Percy Gryce.
(c) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(d) Attend church with Percy Gryce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does nouveau riche mean?

2. What type of work does Carry Fischer find for Lily?

3. What is Lily's reaction after aunt's will is read?

4. According to Bertha's lover Ned Silverton, what issue is causing problems between Bertha and Lily?

5. Other than a vacation from work, why is Lawrence Selden in Monte Carlo in book 2, chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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