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

2. When Lily arrives at the Trenor house, what does Gus Trenor first tell Lily about Mrs. Trenor?
(a) Mrs. Trenor is ill upstairs.
(b) Mrs. Trenor wants a divorce.
(c) Mrs. Trenor is angry with Lily.
(d) Mrs. Trenor is visiting friends out of town.

3. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?
(a) Lily is relieved that Ned Silverton occupies Bertha's time, so Bertha leaves Lily alone.
(b) Lily is excited that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
(c) Lily is afraid she will become poor and need to support herself.
(d) Lily thinks it is quite romantic and wishes the same from her future husband.

4. At four o'clock in the afternoon, who is supposed to visit Lily, but doesn't show ?
(a) Lawrence Selden.
(b) Gerty Farish.
(c) Gus Trenor.
(d) Simon Rosedale.

5. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?
(a) An offer of a loan.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) An introduction to one of Percy's high-placed colleagues.
(d) Investment advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does George Dorset invite Lily to in book 1, chapter 10?

2. What does George Dorset ask Lily to do while at the Gormers?

3. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?

4. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?

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

(see the answer key)

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