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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. Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ?
(a) Percy Gryce.
(b) Gerty Farish.
(c) Carry Fischer.
(d) Gus Trenor.

2. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?
(a) She is going on vacation.
(b) She is going to work.
(c) She is going to a social engagement.
(d) She is waiting for an old friend.

3. 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 visiting a sick friend.
(c) She says she visited a dressmaker in the building.
(d) She says she was looking for an apartment for herself.

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

5. 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 what Bertha Dorset said about her.
(c) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to forget about Percy Gryce.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Lawrence Selden call Lily a coward during their walk?

3. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?

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

5. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?

(see the answer key)

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