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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?
(a) After visiting her dressmaker.
(b) While taking a walk in the park with Lawrence Selden.
(c) As she is leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building after having tea.
(d) While she is waiting at the train station.

2. What is Carry Fischer's job?
(a) She helps newly rich families enter high society.
(b) She is a social worker.
(c) She is a professional party-planner for the social elite.
(d) She is an investment broker.

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

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

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?
(a) To walk to church to meet Percy Gryce on his way home from church.
(b) Getting fresh air to get rid of her headache.
(c) Catching up with her high-ranking friends in her social circle.
(d) To complete a chore for Mrs. Trenor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Carry Fischer's opinion, what will George Dorset do if he finds out his wife is having an affair?

2. What does Lawrence Selden see when he goes to the Trenor house to look for Lily?

3. Who is Gerty Farish?

4. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?

5. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?

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