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

2. 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 visited a dressmaker in the building.
(c) She says she had tea with Lawrence Selden.
(d) She says she was visiting a sick friend.

3. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(b) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(c) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(d) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?

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

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

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

5. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?

(see the answer key)

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