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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does nouveau riche mean?
(a) A novel about rich people.
(b) Rich food.
(c) A novel about money.
(d) New money.

2. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?
(a) Mr. Simon Rosedale.
(b) Mrs. George Dorset.
(c) Miss Gerty Farish.
(d) Mrs. Edith Wharton.

3. 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.

4. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?
(a) He tells Bertha to mind her own business.
(b) He goes for a walk to be alone.
(c) He consoles Lily.
(d) He leaves Bellomont immediately.

5. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.
(b) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(c) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(d) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.

6. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?
(a) Her social schedule being too busy.
(b) Her reputation.
(c) Making friends at the party at Bellomont.
(d) Being on time for the party at Bellomont.

7. How does Lily spend the first night of the party at Bellomont?
(a) Searching for eligible bachelors.
(b) Playing bridge.
(c) Gossiping.
(d) Playing poker.

8. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to find a place for her to live.
(b) She wants him to be her friend.
(c) She wants him to marry her.
(d) She wants him to loan her money.

9. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?
(a) Lily wants to get away from Gus Trenor.
(b) Lily wants to spend the money she received from Gus Trenor.
(c) Lily has no other social engagements.
(d) Lily needs to take a vacation.

10. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?
(a) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.
(b) He can help her with her money problems.
(c) Gus Trenor can speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(d) She is attracted to Gus Trenor.

11. What does Gerty Farish tell Lily about Percy Gryce?
(a) Percy lost his fortune and is penniless.
(b) Percy is interested in Miss Van Osburgh.
(c) Percy is planning on proposing to Lily.
(d) Percy is planning on proposing to Gerty.

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 confront Bertha Dorset.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.

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

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

15. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Judy Trenor say ?
(a) Mrs. Trenor invites Lily to a party at Bellomont the next weekend.
(b) Mrs. Trenor asks Lily to do some chores for her.
(c) Mrs. Trenor wants to see Lily.
(d) Mrs. Trenor warns Lily to stay away from Gus Trenor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?

2. In book 1, chapter 10, where does Simon Rosedale invite Lily to go?

3. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?

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

5. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

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