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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does George Dorset invite Lily to in book 1, chapter 10?
(a) The opera.
(b) A party at his home.
(c) A prayer service.
(d) A party in the Adirondacks.

2. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?
(a) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to confront Bertha Dorset.
(b) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to forget about Percy Gryce.
(c) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily what Bertha Dorset said about her.

3. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?
(a) Mr. Simon Rosedale.
(b) Mrs. Edith Wharton.
(c) Miss Gerty Farish.
(d) Mrs. George Dorset.

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

5. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?
(a) Lily needs to take a vacation.
(b) Lily has no other social engagements.
(c) Lily wants to get away from Gus Trenor.
(d) Lily wants to spend the money she received from Gus Trenor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 10, why does Lily want to avoid seeing Gus Trenor?

2. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?

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

4. Who is Gerty Farish?

5. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?

(see the answer key)

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