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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. Who are the Welly Brys?
(a) A newly rich family trying to join Lily's social circle.
(b) A traveling group of entertainers who specialize in parties for the social elite.
(c) The investment firm where Gus Trenor invested Lily's money.
(d) A newly rich family determined to undermine Mrs. Trenor's social success.

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(b) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(c) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.
(d) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.

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) She is attracted to Gus Trenor.
(c) He can help her with her money problems.
(d) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.

4. Whom did the hostess of the party promise Mrs. George Dorset would be at the party?
(a) Gus Trenor.
(b) Simon Rosedale.
(c) Lawrence Selden.
(d) Percy Gryce.

5. What is the result of Gus's violence toward Lily?
(a) He is arrested.
(b) He pushes Lily down a flight of stairs.
(c) He orders Lily to leave the house.
(d) He discontinues his finanacial support.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In book 2, chapter 8, what does the situation with Bertha Dorset cause Ned Silverton to do?

3. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?

4. What does Gus Trenor want Lily to do now that he is a successful investor?

5. What is Carry Fischer's job?

(see the answer key)

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