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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 the emotional atmosphere on the yacht when rumors of Bertha and Ned Silverton, and Lily and George are have spread?
(a) Tense.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Unchanged.

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

3. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(b) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(c) A divorced party guest.
(d) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.

4. What does nouveau riche mean?
(a) A novel about rich people.
(b) Rich food.
(c) A novel about money.
(d) New money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?

2. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Judy Trenor say ?

3. What does George Dorset decide to do after Lily finds him upset on her way back to the yacht?

4. What does Lily's aunt assume Lily's debt is for?

5. What type of work does Carry Fischer find for Lily?

(see the answer key)

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