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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. 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 of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(c) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.
(d) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.

2. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is an heiress, independently wealthy.
(b) She is poor and has to work to support her meager lifestyle.
(c) She is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.
(d) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.

3. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Leave the party and return home immediately.
(b) Introduce her to Percy Gryce.
(c) Secretarial tasks.
(d) Take over her duties as hostess.

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

5. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?
(a) She misses Gus Trenor whom she wanted to ask for a loan.
(b) She misses the bus to church.
(c) She is late for breakfast, risking her social standing.
(d) She misses spending time with Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

2. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

3. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?

4. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?

5. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?

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