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

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

3. 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 for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(c) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.
(d) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lily see at Carry Fischer's home playing with her daughter one evening?

2. In book 2, chapter 8, what is Lily's social situation when Lily returns to the city after Simon Rosesale refuses to marry her ?

3. Why does Lily go to Alaska?

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

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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