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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?
(a) To walk to church to meet Percy Gryce on his way home from church.
(b) Getting fresh air to get rid of her headache.
(c) To complete a chore for Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Catching up with her high-ranking friends in her social circle.

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

3. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?
(a) From gossip with friends in her own social circlre.
(b) From the book she was reading on the train.
(c) From her own hobby.
(d) From a conversation with Lawrence Selden.

4. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) Her busy social schedule.
(b) The stock market.
(c) Americana.
(d) Mutual acquaintances.

5. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(c) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(d) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?

2. How does the situation at the place where Lily goes after her cousin's wedding affect her mood?

3. What does Lily actually do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?

4. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

5. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

(see the answer key)

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