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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) She views her gambling losses as a small price to pay to remain in her social circle.
(b) She considers the possibilty of revenge by a hurt party-goer silly.
(c) She doesn't take the possibility of a stalker seriously.
(d) She panics, worried she will be dropped from her social circle.

3. What does Lawrence Selden see when he goes to the Trenor house to look for Lily?
(a) He sees Lily and Mrs. Trenor arguing.
(b) He sees Lily waving to Gus Trenor as she leaves the house.
(c) He sees Gus Trenor push Lily down a flight of stairs.
(d) He sees the police taking Gus Trenor away.

4. Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ?
(a) Percy Gryce.
(b) Gerty Farish.
(c) Gus Trenor.
(d) Carry Fischer.

5. In book 1, chapter 9, where does Lily go after her cousin's wedding ?
(a) Bellomont.
(b) Lawrence Selden's apartment.
(c) Her aunt's home.
(d) The train station.

6. How does Lily feel when she first sees Percy Gryce at her cousin's wedding?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Unaffected.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Hopeful.

7. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She finds the man she wishes to marry.
(b) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(c) She is banished from the party for cheating.
(d) She repeats a hurtful rumor.

8. When do the events of chapter 14, book 1, begin?
(a) The same morning that Lily awakens to find two notes at her bedside.
(b) The morning of the party.
(c) A week after Lily's argument with Gus Trenor.
(d) The night after Lily's argument with Gus Trenor.

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

10. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) A divorced party guest.
(b) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(c) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.

11. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?
(a) Offended.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Amused.
(d) Shocked.

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

13. How does Gerty Farish feel when she wakes up the morning after the party and realizes she is in love with Lawrence Selden?
(a) Hopeful and happy.
(b) Embarrassed and ashamed.
(c) Despondent and discouraged.
(d) Cautious, but encouraged.

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

15. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?
(a) Bertha Dorset calling for Lawrence Selden.
(b) Lily's realization that she forgot to assist Mrs. Trenor.
(c) A sudden downpour.
(d) The sound of a car.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?

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

4. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?

5. What do Lily and Lawrence Selden discover as they walk together on Sunday afternoon?

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