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

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

3. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Lawrence Selden congratulate Lily after her participation in the party entertainment ?
(a) Her success in tableaux vivants.
(b) Her success in nouveau riche.
(c) Winning a large sum of money playing bridge.
(d) Her success in charades.

4. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.
(b) A stalker.
(c) Gambling addiction.
(d) Being dropped from her social circle.

5. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?
(a) From a conversation with Lawrence Selden.
(b) From gossip with friends in her own social circlre.
(c) From the book she was reading on the train.
(d) From her own hobby.

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

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

8. 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 tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He is horrified.

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

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

11. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?
(a) If she should agree to marry Simon Rosedale.
(b) If she should really go through with her plan to win over Percy Gryce.
(c) If she should ask Gus Trenor for a loan
(d) If Lawrence Selden came to Bellomont to see her or Bertha Dorset.

12. In book 1, chapter 14, what makes Gerty realize that Lawrence Selden is not in love with her?
(a) He tells Gerty that he does not want to marry her.
(b) Bertha Dorset tracks Lawrence Selden down at Gerty's and tells him that he can have Lily.
(c) His feelings for Lily are obvious when he speaks of her at dinner.
(d) Gerty sees the attraction between Lawrence and Lily when she comes to Gerty's apartment.

13. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?
(a) Arrival of an important member of Lily's social circle.
(b) A party.
(c) Cleaning day.
(d) A prayer service.

14. What does Lily do when she arrives at Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?
(a) She stares out the window speechlessly.
(b) She has a breakdown and falls asleep in Gerty's bed.
(c) She calmly relates the events that occurred with Gus Trenor.
(d) She cries hysterically and tells Gerty what happened with Gus Trenor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

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

4. Why is Lily envious of Mrs. Bertha Dorset's flirting with Percy Gryce at the party?

5. What does Lawrence Selden see when he goes to the Trenor house to look for Lily?

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