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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 2, chapter 12, what experience with Lawrence Selden does Lily say she will always remember?
(a) Seeing each other at the wedding of Lily's cousin, Jack Stepney.
(b) Seeing each other in Europe.
(c) Their conversation at Bellomont.
(d) Meeting at the train on the way to Bellomont.

2. In book 2, chapter 6, why does George Dorset apologize to Lily while at the Gormers ?
(a) Bertha Dorset's behavior toward her.
(b) Repeatedly asking Lily to marry him.
(c) Helping to oust her from her social circle.
(d) Wanting to divorce Bertha.

3. How does Lily fare at her new job?
(a) She is terrible at it.
(b) She takes a long time to learn and outperforms even those who have been doing the job for years.
(c) She learns quickly and does well.
(d) She takes a long time to learn but still does poorly.

4. When Lily finds Simon Rosedale waiting for her at her room in book 2, chapter 11, what does he offer Lily?
(a) A loan to repay Gus Trenor.
(b) A new place to live.
(c) A job working for him.
(d) Intevening for her with Bertha Dorset.

5. In book 2, chapter 8, what does Lawrence Selden find when he goes to see Lily at her hotel?
(a) Lily is gone.
(b) George Dorset is visiting Lily.
(c) Lily attempted suicide.
(d) A large group of friends from Lily's new social circle is visiting her.

6. Other than a vacation from work, why is Lawrence Selden in Monte Carlo in book 2, chapter 1?
(a) To get over Lily.
(b) To close an important business deal.
(c) To meet a group from the New York City social circle.
(d) To find Lily and persuade her to marry him.

7. In book 2, chapter 6, what does Carry Fischer tell Lily about Bertha Dorset ?
(a) Bertha Dorset will lose everything if George Dorset divorces her.
(b) Lily should attempt to mend her relationship with Bertha Dorset.
(c) Bertha Dorset is gossiping about Lily to the Gormers.
(d) Bertha Dorset is interested in becoming friends with Lily again.

8. What does Lily confess to Lawrence Selden in book 2, chapter 12?
(a) She never really loved him.
(b) Her financial arrangement with Gus Trenor.
(c) She realizes too late that she loves him.
(d) Her need for wealth, material possessions, and social status.

9. Which friend remains faithful to Lily after her aunt dies?
(a) Gerty Farish.
(b) Judy Trenor.
(c) George Dorset.
(d) Bertha Dorset.

10. In book 2, chapter 11, why doesn't Lily have a job?
(a) The place at which she worked closed down.
(b) She quit.
(c) She took a leave of absence.
(d) She was fired.

11. What does Lily tell her aunt the debt is for?
(a) A vacation.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Clothing.

12. How does Lily react to Lawrence Selden's request regarding her new job and living arrangements in book 2, chapter 9?
(a) She resists his request.
(b) She asks for time to think.
(c) She laughs at him.
(d) She immediately agrees.

13. How does Lily react to Bertha's betrayal of her at the dinner party ?
(a) She laughs at Bertha's feeble attempt to blame Lily for her problems.
(b) She calmly asks Lawrence Selden to walk with her to her cab.
(c) She attempts to defend herself.
(d) She bursts into tears and flees the party.

14. What new job does Lily acquire in book 2, chapter 10?
(a) Working as a secretary for Gus Trenor.
(b) Cleaning a children's orphanage.
(c) Doing social work for the women in Gerty Farish's charity.
(d) Working with hats.

15. What is Lily's reaction after aunt's will is read?
(a) Shock.
(b) Hysterics.
(c) Jubilation.
(d) Relief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the emotional atmosphere on the yacht when rumors of Bertha and Ned Silverton, and Lily and George are have spread?

2. Who gains the most from Lily's aunt's will?

3. At the beginning of book 2, chapter 13, how does Lily feel about the decisions she made regarding Simon Rosedale and Bertha Dorset?

4. At lunch in Monte Carlo, how does Lawrence Selden feel after his discussion about Lily with Carry Fischer ?

5. What happens to Lily because of a scandal involving Mrs. Hatch, her employer?

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