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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?
(a) She misses the bus to church.
(b) She is late for breakfast, risking her social standing.
(c) She misses Gus Trenor whom she wanted to ask for a loan.
(d) She misses spending time with Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Propose to Lawrence Selden.
(b) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(c) Attend church with Percy Gryce.
(d) Propose to Percy Gryce.

3. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(b) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.
(d) A divorced party guest.

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

5. 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?
(a) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(b) She immediately agrees.
(c) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(d) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?

2. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

3. Who is Gerty Farish?

4. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?

5. Why does Lawrence Selden call Lily a coward during their walk?

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