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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 is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She avoids him.
(b) She is happy to see him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She sends her companion to get him.

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

3. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?
(a) She says she was looking for an apartment for herself.
(b) She says she had tea with Lawrence Selden.
(c) She says she visited a dressmaker in the building.
(d) She says she was visiting a sick friend.

4. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) Investment advice.
(c) An offer of a loan.
(d) An introduction to one of Percy's high-placed colleagues.

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

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 happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?

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

4. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?

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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