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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She envies Gerty's situation.
(b) She is afraid for Gerty.
(c) She looks down on Gerty's situation.
(d) She feels sympathy toward her.

2. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?
(a) A bridge tournament.
(b) Charades.
(c) Nouveau riche.
(d) Tableaux vivants.

3. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?
(a) She envies the attention Percy Gryce is giving to Mrs. Dorset.
(b) She envies the freedom of a married woman to get and discard a man without repercussions.
(c) She envies Mrs. Dorset's freedom from worry about finances.
(d) Lily envies Mrs. Dorset because she is attracted to Mrs. Dorset's husband.

4. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?
(a) Amused.
(b) Offended.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Shocked.

5. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?
(a) She misses the bus to church.
(b) She misses Gus Trenor whom she wanted to ask for a loan.
(c) She is late for breakfast, risking her social standing.
(d) She misses spending time with Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?

2. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?

3. On what terms does Lily want to part with Simon Rosedale in book 2, chapter 7?

4. How does Lily feel in her new position in book 2, chapter 9?

5. When Lily arrives at the Trenor house, what does Gus Trenor first tell Lily about Mrs. Trenor?

(see the answer key)

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