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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. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) Her busy social schedule.
(b) Mutual acquaintances.
(c) Americana.
(d) The stock market.

2. In book 2, chapter 6, why does George Dorset apologize to Lily while at the Gormers ?
(a) Helping to oust her from her social circle.
(b) Repeatedly asking Lily to marry him.
(c) Bertha Dorset's behavior toward her.
(d) Wanting to divorce Bertha.

3. According to Bertha's lover Ned Silverton, what issue is causing problems between Bertha and Lily?
(a) Lily is in love with Ned Silverton.
(b) George Dorset is in love with Lily.
(c) Bertha is still angry at Lily for keeping Lawrence Selden from her.
(d) Lily doesn't include Bertha in her activities with her friends in her social circle.

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

5. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?
(a) She has nothing suitable to wear to the party.
(b) She is not invited to the party.
(c) The party is on the same night as another social engagement.
(d) She is not allowed to help plan the party.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?

2. What does Grace Stepney do in her anger about the party?

3. What is Lily's alternative to her new position?

4. The House of Mirth take place during what period?

5. Why is George Dorset at the Gormer's home at the same time Lily was there?

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