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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which friend remains faithful to Lily after her aunt dies?
(a) Judy Trenor.
(b) Gerty Farish.
(c) Bertha Dorset.
(d) George Dorset.

3. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?
(a) Lawrence Selden.
(b) Simon Rosedale.
(c) Gus Trenor.
(d) Percy Gryce.

4. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?
(a) The weather is perfect.
(b) She hopes Lawrence Selden will catch up with her.
(c) She hopes Percy Gryce will walk by on his way home from church.
(d) She wants to have as much time as possible outside to get rid of her headache.

5. In book 2, chapter 8, what does Lawrence Selden find when he goes to see Lily at her hotel?
(a) George Dorset is visiting Lily.
(b) A large group of friends from Lily's new social circle is visiting her.
(c) Lily attempted suicide.
(d) Lily is gone.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What brings Lily comfort even as she grieves for her aunt?

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

5. How does Lily respond to what Simon Rosedale suggests she do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?

(see the answer key)

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