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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?
(a) Lawrence Selden.
(b) Gus Trenor.
(c) Percy Gryce.
(d) Simon Rosedale.

2. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?
(a) While she is waiting at the train station.
(b) While taking a walk in the park with Lawrence Selden.
(c) As she is leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building after having tea.
(d) After visiting her dressmaker.

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

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

5. How does Lily feel when she first sees Percy Gryce at her cousin's wedding?
(a) Unaffected.
(b) Cautious.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Depressed.

6. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?
(a) Carry Fischer has a questionable reputation.
(b) Carry Fischer always asks Gus Trenor for money.
(c) Gus specifically requests that Lily pick him up at the train station.
(d) Carry Fischer is too flirtatious.

7. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?
(a) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.
(b) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to forget about Percy Gryce.
(c) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily what Bertha Dorset said about her.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to confront Bertha Dorset.

8. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She envies Gerty's situation.
(b) She looks down on Gerty's situation.
(c) She feels sympathy toward her.
(d) She is afraid for Gerty.

9. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?
(a) Lily's realization that she forgot to assist Mrs. Trenor.
(b) A sudden downpour.
(c) Bertha Dorset calling for Lawrence Selden.
(d) The sound of a car.

10. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?
(a) Making friends at the party at Bellomont.
(b) Her reputation.
(c) Her social schedule being too busy.
(d) Being on time for the party at Bellomont.

11. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She is banished from the party for cheating.
(b) She finds the man she wishes to marry.
(c) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(d) She repeats a hurtful rumor.

12. Who is Grace Stepney?
(a) Lily's cousin.
(b) Lily's married sister.
(c) Simon Rosedale's cousin.
(d) Gus Trenor's niece.

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

14. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?
(a) He goes for a walk to be alone.
(b) He consoles Lily.
(c) He leaves Bellomont immediately.
(d) He tells Bertha to mind her own business.

15. Who are the Welly Brys?
(a) A newly rich family determined to undermine Mrs. Trenor's social success.
(b) A newly rich family trying to join Lily's social circle.
(c) A traveling group of entertainers who specialize in parties for the social elite.
(d) The investment firm where Gus Trenor invested Lily's money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

2. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

3. What does Lily realize when she discovers that Mrs. Trenor is actually at Bellomont?

4. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?

5. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?

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