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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At dinner in book 1, chapter 14, why does Gerty Farish mistakenly believe Lawrence Selden wants to marry her?
(a) He talks about their common interests.
(b) He talks about the future.
(c) He tells her that she should marry.
(d) He flatters her endlessly.

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

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

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

5. What does Gus Trenor want Lily to do now that he is a successful investor?
(a) He wants Lily to spend more time with him.
(b) He wants Lily to tell Mrs. Trenor that he wants a divorce.
(c) He wants Lily to work for him as his secretary.
(d) He wants Lily to give him more money.

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

7. In book 1, chapter 10, where does Simon Rosedale invite Lily to go?
(a) A party at his apartment.
(b) A camp in the Adirondacks.
(c) An exclusive fundraising event.
(d) The opera.

8. 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 Mrs. Dorset's freedom from worry about finances.
(d) She envies the freedom of a married woman to get and discard a man without repercussions.

9. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to be her friend.
(b) She wants him to marry her.
(c) She wants him to find a place for her to live.
(d) She wants him to loan her money.

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. How does Lily feel when she sees Lawrence Selden at her cousin's wedding?
(a) Excited.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Suspicious.

12. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) She panics, worried she will be dropped from her social circle.
(b) She views her gambling losses as a small price to pay to remain in her social circle.
(c) She considers the possibilty of revenge by a hurt party-goer silly.
(d) She doesn't take the possibility of a stalker seriously.

13. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?
(a) Success is freedom from materialism.
(b) Success is attaining all the goals one has set out to achieve.
(c) Success is doing well in the stock market.
(d) Success is the ability to purchase anything one desires.

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

15. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) Being dropped from her social circle.
(b) Gambling addiction.
(c) A stalker.
(d) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

2. What does Lily do when she arrives at Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?

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

4. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?

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