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

2. What does Grace Stepney do in Lily's absence?
(a) Cares for Lily's younger cousins.
(b) Attends the opera with Simon Rosedale.
(c) Spends time with Gus Trenor.
(d) Spends time with her aunt.

3. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?
(a) Their walk was to entice Percy.
(b) She admits that she knows Percy feels nothing for her.
(c) She admits that Percy told her to stop smoking or he won't marry her.
(d) She admits that she proposed to Percy.

4. How does Lily feel when she learns that Gus Trenor told Simon Rosedale about their financial arrangement?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Betrayed.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Suspicious.

5. In book 1, chapter 8, how does Mrs. Trenor feel about the friendship between Lily and Gus?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Envious.
(d) Delighted.

6. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?
(a) Loses it playing poker.
(b) Spends it on Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Invests it.
(d) Donates it to Lily's favorite charity.

7. Who is Gerty Farish?
(a) Lily's cousin.
(b) Lawrence Selden's married sister.
(c) Lily's best friend.
(d) Lawrence Selden's cousin.

8. 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 he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(c) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.
(d) He is elated.

9. What event does George Dorset invite Lily to in book 1, chapter 10?
(a) A party in the Adirondacks.
(b) The opera.
(c) A party at his home.
(d) A prayer service.

10. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?
(a) She is an heiress, independently wealthy.
(b) She is poor and has to work to support her meager lifestyle.
(c) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.
(d) She is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.

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

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

13. Who is Grace Stepney?
(a) Lily's married sister.
(b) Gus Trenor's niece.
(c) Simon Rosedale's cousin.
(d) Lily's cousin.

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

15. What does Grace Stepney do in her anger about the party?
(a) Sabotages the party.
(b) Seeks revenge on Lily.
(c) Demands an invitation.
(d) Spends a great deal of money for a party dress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?

3. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?

4. How does the situation at the place where Lily goes after her cousin's wedding affect her mood?

5. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?

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