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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. What does Lily actually do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?
(a) Hides them.
(b) Gives them back to Lawrence Selden.
(c) Gives them to Gerty Farish for safekeeping.
(d) Burns them.

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

3. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?
(a) Lily's rival for Percy Gryce.
(b) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.
(c) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(d) A party guest at the top of Lily's social circle.

4. 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) Propose to Percy Gryce.
(d) Attend church with Percy Gryce.

5. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?

2. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?

3. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?

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

5. How does Lily acquire letters found by Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?

(see the answer key)

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