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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. What is Lily's plan for Percy Gryce whom she meets while on the train to Bellomont?
(a) Lily plans to ask Percy Gryce for a loan.
(b) Lily plans to win Percy Gryce over so he will propose marriage to her.
(c) Lily plans to flirt with Percy Gryce to make Lawrence Selden jealous.
(d) Lily plans to be a matchmaker for Percy Gryce and Bertha Dorset.

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Propose to Lawrence Selden.
(b) Propose to Percy Gryce.
(c) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(d) Attend church with Percy Gryce.

3. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) Americana.
(b) Mutual acquaintances.
(c) Her busy social schedule.
(d) The stock market.

4. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?
(a) She says she had tea with Lawrence Selden.
(b) She says she was looking for an apartment for herself.
(c) She says she was visiting a sick friend.
(d) She says she visited a dressmaker in the building.

5. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(b) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.
(d) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

2. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

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

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

5. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?

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