The House of Mirth quiz and flashcards

Why does Lily visit Selden's apartment at the beginning of the novel?

Whose interest does Lily cultivate on the train to Bellomont?

What financial loss worries Lily after bridge at Bellomont?

What task reminds Lily of her dependence on Mrs. Trenor?

What planned activity with Gryce does Lily miss?

How does Selden define success during his walk with Lily?

What does Gus Trenor offer when Lily describes her financial troubles?

What ends Lily's hope of recovering Gryce at the wedding?

Who sells Lily the letters written by Bertha Dorset?

What alarms Lily about Rosedale during her renewed social success?

Who tells Mrs. Peniston about rumors involving Lily and Trenor?

What wins Lily admiration at the Brys' party?

Whom does Lily expect to find when she visits the Trenors' house?

How does Gerty respond when Lily arrives distressed?

What interrupts Lily's despair after she learns Selden has sailed away?

Where does Selden go in an attempt to avoid Lily?

Whom does Lily advise George Dorset to consult about his distress?

What does Bertha publicly announce at dinner?

Who inherits the remainder of Mrs. Peniston's estate after Lily's legacy?

Where does Lily travel with the Gormers?

What request from George Dorset does Lily refuse?

What condition does Rosedale attach to marrying Lily?

Why does Selden turn away after Gerty urges him to help Lily?

What work does Lily undertake for Mrs. Norma Hatch?

What warning does Lily receive when obtaining sleeping medicine?

What changes Lily's direction while she is going to approach Bertha?

What does Selden think he sees Lily do during their farewell?

Who brings Lily home to rest after finding her in Bryant Park?

What does Lily prepare to do after receiving her inheritance?

What does Selden discover among Lily's papers after her death?