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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 does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to find a place for her to live.
(b) She wants him to marry her.
(c) She wants him to be her friend.
(d) She wants him to loan her money.

2. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Amused.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Offended.

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

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

5. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
(a) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.
(b) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(c) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(d) She immediately agrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did the hostess of the party promise Mrs. George Dorset would be at the party?

2. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

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

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

5. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?

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