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

2. In book 1, chapter 6, how is Lily able to spend Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Selden rather than Percy Gryce?
(a) She asks Bertha Dorset to lie for her.
(b) Percy tells Lily he has a headache.
(c) She lies to Percy about having a headache.
(d) She tells Percy she needs to help Mrs. Trenor.

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

4. What does Lily realize when she discovers that Mrs. Trenor is actually at Bellomont?
(a) Gus Trenor is going to discontinue his financial support of Lily.
(b) Mrs. Trenor suspects that Lily and Gus are having a love affair.
(c) Mrs. Trenor has been ill for an extended period of time.
(d) Gus Trenor tricked Lily into seeing him alone.

5. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
(a) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(b) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.
(c) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(d) She immediately agrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 8, how does Mrs. Trenor feel about the friendship between Lily and Gus?

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

3. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?

4. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?

5. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?

(see the answer key)

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