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

2. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) Being dropped from her social circle.
(b) Gambling addiction.
(c) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.
(d) A stalker.

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

4. What is Lily's plan for Percy Gryce whom she meets while on the train to Bellomont?
(a) Lily plans to ask Percy Gryce for a loan.
(b) Lily plans to flirt with Percy Gryce to make Lawrence Selden jealous.
(c) Lily plans to win Percy Gryce over so he will propose marriage to her.
(d) Lily plans to be a matchmaker for Percy Gryce and Bertha Dorset.

5. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?
(a) She is going to work.
(b) She is going to a social engagement.
(c) She is going on vacation.
(d) She is waiting for an old friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?

2. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

3. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?

4. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?

5. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

(see the answer key)

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