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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lily arrives at the Trenor house, what does Gus Trenor first tell Lily about Mrs. Trenor?
(a) Mrs. Trenor wants a divorce.
(b) Mrs. Trenor is ill upstairs.
(c) Mrs. Trenor is visiting friends out of town.
(d) Mrs. Trenor is angry with Lily.

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

3. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She is banished from the party for cheating.
(b) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(c) She finds the man she wishes to marry.
(d) She repeats a hurtful rumor.

4. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?
(a) She has nothing suitable to wear to the party.
(b) She is not invited to the party.
(c) The party is on the same night as another social engagement.
(d) She is not allowed to help plan the party.

5. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Lawrence Selden congratulate Lily after her participation in the party entertainment ?
(a) Her success in nouveau riche.
(b) Her success in charades.
(c) Her success in tableaux vivants.
(d) Winning a large sum of money playing bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?

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

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

4. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?

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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