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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. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?
(a) She hopes Percy Gryce will walk by on his way home from church.
(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 Lawrence Selden will catch up with her.

2. Who is Gerty Farish?
(a) Lily's cousin.
(b) Lawrence Selden's married sister.
(c) Lily's best friend.
(d) Lawrence Selden's cousin.

3. 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.

4. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She envies Gerty's situation.
(b) She is afraid for Gerty.
(c) She feels sympathy toward her.
(d) She looks down on Gerty's situation.

5. 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) To walk to church to meet Percy Gryce on his way home from church.
(c) Getting fresh air to get rid of her headache.
(d) To complete a chore for Mrs. Trenor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?

3. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?

4. How does Lily spend the first night of the party at Bellomont?

5. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?

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