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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?
(a) Gus Trenor can speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(b) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.
(c) She is attracted to Gus Trenor.
(d) He can help her with her money problems.

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

4. What does Grace Stepney do in her anger about the party?
(a) Sabotages the party.
(b) Demands an invitation.
(c) Seeks revenge on Lily.
(d) Spends a great deal of money for a party dress.

5. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She cries.
(b) She is happy to see him.
(c) She avoids him.
(d) She sends her companion to get him.

6. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?
(a) If Lawrence Selden came to Bellomont to see her or Bertha Dorset.
(b) If she should agree to marry Simon Rosedale.
(c) If she should really go through with her plan to win over Percy Gryce.
(d) If she should ask Gus Trenor for a loan

7. What does nouveau riche mean?
(a) Rich food.
(b) A novel about rich people.
(c) A novel about money.
(d) New money.

8. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?
(a) Cleaning day.
(b) Arrival of an important member of Lily's social circle.
(c) A party.
(d) A prayer service.

9. 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 for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(d) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.

10. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Gus Trenor criticize Lily after her participation in the party entertainment?
(a) For speaking to too many other men at the party.
(b) For showing too much of her body at the party.
(c) For attending the tasteless party.
(d) For risking money playing bridge at the party.

11. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?
(a) She hopes Lawrence Selden will catch up with her.
(b) She hopes Percy Gryce will walk by on his way home from church.
(c) She wants to have as much time as possible outside to get rid of her headache.
(d) The weather is perfect.

12. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.
(b) She is poor and has to work to support her meager lifestyle.
(c) She is an heiress, independently wealthy.
(d) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.

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

14. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?
(a) Lily wants to get away from Gus Trenor.
(b) Lily needs to take a vacation.
(c) Lily wants to spend the money she received from Gus Trenor.
(d) Lily has no other social engagements.

15. 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 to work.
(c) She is going to a social engagement.
(d) She is going on vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerty Farish tell Lily about Percy Gryce?

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?

3. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?

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

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

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