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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) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(c) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.
(d) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.

2. Why does Lawrence Selden call Lily a coward during their walk?
(a) She is afraid to ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(b) She won't tell Bertha Dorset what she really thinks of her.
(c) She says it would be risky for her to marry him.
(d) She lied to Percy about having a headache.

3. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?
(a) Success is attaining all the goals one has set out to achieve.
(b) Success is the ability to purchase anything one desires.
(c) Success is doing well in the stock market.
(d) Success is freedom from materialism.

4. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?
(a) Gus specifically requests that Lily pick him up at the train station.
(b) Carry Fischer is too flirtatious.
(c) Carry Fischer has a questionable reputation.
(d) Carry Fischer always asks Gus Trenor for money.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?

3. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?

4. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?

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