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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lily's aunt assume Lily's debt is for?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Clothing.
(c) A vacation.
(d) Entertainment.

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.
(b) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.
(c) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(d) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

3. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?
(a) Lily thinks it is quite romantic and wishes the same from her future husband.
(b) Lily is excited that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
(c) Lily is afraid she will become poor and need to support herself.
(d) Lily is relieved that Ned Silverton occupies Bertha's time, so Bertha leaves Lily alone.

4. Who does Lily visit the morning after Simon Rosedale makes his offer to her?
(a) Simon Rosedale.
(b) Gus Trenor.
(c) Bertha Dorset.
(d) Lawrence Selden.

5. When Lily arrives at the Trenor house, what does Gus Trenor first tell Lily about Mrs. Trenor?
(a) Mrs. Trenor is visiting friends out of town.
(b) Mrs. Trenor wants a divorce.
(c) Mrs. Trenor is angry with Lily.
(d) Mrs. Trenor is ill upstairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?

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

3. In book 2, chapter 2, how does Bertha Dorset intend to clear her own name regarding the rumors about her and Ned Silverton?

4. Where does The House of Mirth take place?

5. In book 2, chapter 7, how does Lily feel when Simon Rosedale explains why he refuses to marry her?

(see the answer key)

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