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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. 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 can speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(c) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.
(d) She is attracted to Gus Trenor.

2. How does Lily spend the first night of the party at Bellomont?
(a) Gossiping.
(b) Playing bridge.
(c) Searching for eligible bachelors.
(d) Playing poker.

3. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?
(a) A sudden downpour.
(b) Bertha Dorset calling for Lawrence Selden.
(c) Lily's realization that she forgot to assist Mrs. Trenor.
(d) The sound of a car.

4. Why does Lily go to Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?
(a) She wants to donate money to Gerty's charity.
(b) She is hoping Gerty can lend her some money.
(c) She is trying to hide from Gus Trenor.
(d) She doesn't know where else to go.

5. What does Lily actually do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?
(a) Burns them.
(b) Gives them to Gerty Farish for safekeeping.
(c) Hides them.
(d) Gives them back to Lawrence Selden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Gus's violence toward Lily?

2. At dinner in book 1, chapter 14, why does Gerty Farish mistakenly believe Lawrence Selden wants to marry her?

3. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

4. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?

5. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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