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

2. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?
(a) From her own hobby.
(b) From the book she was reading on the train.
(c) From gossip with friends in her own social circlre.
(d) From a conversation with Lawrence Selden.

3. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.
(b) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.
(c) She is an heiress, independently wealthy.
(d) She is poor and has to work to support her meager lifestyle.

4. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?
(a) She hopes Lawrence Selden will catch up with her.
(b) The weather is perfect.
(c) She wants to have as much time as possible outside to get rid of her headache.
(d) She hopes Percy Gryce will walk by on his way home from church.

5. How does Lily spend the first night of the party at Bellomont?
(a) Gossiping.
(b) Playing bridge.
(c) Playing poker.
(d) Searching for eligible bachelors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

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

3. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

4. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?

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

(see the answer key)

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