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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily intend to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Attend church with Percy Gryce.
(b) Propose to Lawrence Selden.
(c) Propose to Percy Gryce.
(d) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.

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

3. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Gus Trenor criticize Lily after her participation in the party entertainment?
(a) For speaking to too many other men at the party.
(b) For risking money playing bridge at the party.
(c) For attending the tasteless party.
(d) For showing too much of her body at the party.

4. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.

5. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She cries.
(b) She sends her companion to get him.
(c) She avoids him.
(d) She is happy to see him.

6. What does Gus Trenor want Lily to do now that he is a successful investor?
(a) He wants Lily to spend more time with him.
(b) He wants Lily to tell Mrs. Trenor that he wants a divorce.
(c) He wants Lily to work for him as his secretary.
(d) He wants Lily to give him more money.

7. What is Carry Fischer's job?
(a) She is a social worker.
(b) She is a professional party-planner for the social elite.
(c) She is an investment broker.
(d) She helps newly rich families enter high society.

8. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?
(a) Success is attaining all the goals one has set out to achieve.
(b) Success is the ability to purchase anything one desires.
(c) Success is doing well in the stock market.
(d) Success is freedom from materialism.

9. In book 1, chapter 10, where does Simon Rosedale invite Lily to go?
(a) A party at his apartment.
(b) A camp in the Adirondacks.
(c) An exclusive fundraising event.
(d) The opera.

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

11. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
(a) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.
(b) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(c) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(d) She immediately agrees.

12. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?
(a) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily what Bertha Dorset said about her.
(b) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to forget about Percy Gryce.
(c) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to confront Bertha Dorset.

13. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(b) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.
(c) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.
(d) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.

14. Why does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily, instead of Carry Fischer, to go to the train station to pick up her husband ?
(a) Carry Fischer always asks Gus Trenor for money.
(b) Carry Fischer has a questionable reputation.
(c) Gus specifically requests that Lily pick him up at the train station.
(d) Carry Fischer is too flirtatious.

15. What happens to Simon Rosedale's fortune as the stock market drops?
(a) He breaks even.
(b) His stock portfolio is cut in half.
(c) He loses everything.
(d) It grows.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?

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

3. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

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

5. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?

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