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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. In book 1, chapter 8, how does Mrs. Trenor feel about the friendship between Lily and Gus?
(a) Envious.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Delighted.
(d) Relieved.

2. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?
(a) Cleaning day.
(b) A prayer service.
(c) Arrival of an important member of Lily's social circle.
(d) A party.

3. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?
(a) He can help her with her money problems.
(b) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.
(c) She is attracted to Gus Trenor.
(d) Gus Trenor can speak to Percy Gryce for her.

4. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to be her friend.
(b) She wants him to loan her money.
(c) She wants him to marry her.
(d) She wants him to find a place for her to live.

5. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?
(a) He tells Bertha to mind her own business.
(b) He consoles Lily.
(c) He leaves Bellomont immediately.
(d) He goes for a walk to be alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?

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

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

4. Who is Gerty Farish?

5. What does Lily actually do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?

(see the answer key)

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