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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?
(a) She misses the bus to church.
(b) She is late for breakfast, risking her social standing.
(c) She misses Gus Trenor whom she wanted to ask for a loan.
(d) She misses spending time with Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

2. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?
(a) After visiting her dressmaker.
(b) While she is waiting at the train station.
(c) While taking a walk in the park with Lawrence Selden.
(d) As she is leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building after having tea.

3. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Propose to Lawrence Selden.
(b) Propose to Percy Gryce.
(c) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(d) Attend church with Percy Gryce.

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

5. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Amused.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Offended.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

2. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

3. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?

4. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?

5. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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