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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She looks down on Gerty's situation.
(b) She feels sympathy toward her.
(c) She envies Gerty's situation.
(d) She is afraid for Gerty.

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

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

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

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

6. In book 1, chapter 10, where does Simon Rosedale invite Lily to go?
(a) An exclusive fundraising event.
(b) A party at his apartment.
(c) A camp in the Adirondacks.
(d) The opera.

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

8. At dinner in book 1, chapter 14, why does Gerty Farish mistakenly believe Lawrence Selden wants to marry her?
(a) He tells her that she should marry.
(b) He flatters her endlessly.
(c) He talks about the future.
(d) He talks about their common interests.

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

10. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(b) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.
(c) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.
(d) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

11. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?
(a) She is waiting for an old friend.
(b) She is going on vacation.
(c) She is going to a social engagement.
(d) She is going to work.

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

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

14. 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.

15. How does the situation at the place where Lily goes after her cousin's wedding affect her mood?
(a) It puts her in a cautious mood.
(b) It continues her bad mood.
(c) It doesn't affect her mood.
(d) It helps improve her mood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Gus Trenor criticize Lily after her participation in the party entertainment?

2. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?

3. What is Lily's plan for Percy Gryce whom she meets while on the train to Bellomont?

4. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?

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

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