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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 happens to Simon Rosedale's fortune as the stock market drops?
(a) His stock portfolio is cut in half.
(b) He loses everything.
(c) He breaks even.
(d) It grows.

2. Who gains the most from Lily's aunt's will?
(a) Jack Stepney.
(b) Gerty Farish's charity for poor women.
(c) Grace Stepney.
(d) Lily.

3. Why does Lawrence Selden spend so much time working since he visited the Trenor home three months ago?
(a) Lawrence Selden is working to pay off Lily's debt to Gus Trenor.
(b) To get over Lily.
(c) Lawrence Selden is Mrs. Trenor's divorce lawyer.
(d) He and Gus Trenor are involved in a real estate business deal.

4. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) An offer of a loan.
(c) Investment advice.
(d) An introduction to one of Percy's high-placed colleagues.

5. In book 2, chapter 2, who does Lily decide to become friends with after Carry Fischer warns Lily about her behavior the previous night ?
(a) Mrs. Bry.
(b) Sabrina.
(c) Ned Silverton.
(d) The Duchess.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?

4. What does Lawrence Selden tell Lily about the Dorsets' possible divorce?

5. How does Lily feel when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice?

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