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

2. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?
(a) Percy Gryce.
(b) Lawrence Selden.
(c) Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Bertha Dorset.

3. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?
(a) He tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.
(d) He is elated.

4. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?
(a) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(b) Lily's rival for Percy Gryce.
(c) A party guest at the top of Lily's social circle.
(d) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.

5. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is afraid for Gerty.
(b) She envies Gerty's situation.
(c) She feels sympathy toward her.
(d) She looks down on Gerty's situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

2. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?

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

4. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

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

(see the answer key)

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