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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(b) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.
(c) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(d) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.

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

3. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She is banished from the party for cheating.
(b) She repeats a hurtful rumor.
(c) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(d) She finds the man she wishes to marry.

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

5. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?
(a) He tells Bertha to mind her own business.
(b) He consoles Lily.
(c) He leaves Bellomont immediately.
(d) He goes for a walk to be alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?

3. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?

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

5. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?

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