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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 immediately agrees.
(c) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(d) She becomes nervous and agitated.

3. Why does Lily go to Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?
(a) She is trying to hide from Gus Trenor.
(b) She doesn't know where else to go.
(c) She is hoping Gerty can lend her some money.
(d) She wants to donate money to Gerty's charity.

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

5. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?
(a) Charades.
(b) A bridge tournament.
(c) Tableaux vivants.
(d) Nouveau riche.

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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.

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

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

14. 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 is homeless, having lost everything to a conniving ex-fiance.
(d) She lives with an aunt who finances her extravagant lifestyle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?

2. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?

3. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?

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

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

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