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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Lawrence Selden congratulate Lily after her participation in the party entertainment ?
(a) Her success in tableaux vivants.
(b) Her success in nouveau riche.
(c) Her success in charades.
(d) Winning a large sum of money playing bridge.

3. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?
(a) Gus Trenor.
(b) Lawrence Selden.
(c) Simon Rosedale.
(d) Percy Gryce.

4. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Gus Trenor criticize Lily after her participation in the party entertainment?
(a) For showing too much of her body at the party.
(b) For speaking to too many other men at the party.
(c) For attending the tasteless party.
(d) For risking money playing bridge at the party.

5. In book 2, chapter 2, how does Bertha Dorset intend to clear her own name regarding the rumors about her and Ned Silverton?
(a) She is going to speak to Lawrence Selden.
(b) She is going to confront George.
(c) She is going to blame Lily for the problems between her and George.
(d) She is going to confront Carry Fischer about spreading gossip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

2. In book 1, chapter 10, why does Lily want to avoid seeing Gus Trenor?

3. What causes Lily's insomnia?

4. What does Lawrence Selden tell Lily about the Dorsets' possible divorce?

5. Why does Lily go to Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?

(see the answer key)

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