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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lily's past relationship with Nettie Struther?
(a) Lily allowed Nettie to stay with her when Nettie was homeless.
(b) Lily and Nettie worked together decorating hats.
(c) Lily donated money to treat Nettie's illness.
(d) Lily introduced Nettie to her future husband.

2. When Lily returns from Alaska, what advice does Carry Fischer give her ?
(a) Lily needs to tell everyone the truth about what happened in Europe.
(b) Lily needs to stay away from George Dorset.
(c) Lily must marry as soon as possible.
(d) Lily must pay back her loan to Gus Trenor as soon as possible.

3. What brings Lily comfort even as she grieves for her aunt?
(a) Her impending inheritance.
(b) The thought that the rest of the family will receive nothing from her aunt.
(c) The knowledge that her aunt loved her very much.
(d) The realization that her social standing is intact.

4. What is Lily's reaction after aunt's will is read?
(a) Hysterics.
(b) Relief.
(c) Shock.
(d) Jubilation.

5. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?
(a) Lily is excited that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
(b) Lily is afraid she will become poor and need to support herself.
(c) Lily is relieved that Ned Silverton occupies Bertha's time, so Bertha leaves Lily alone.
(d) Lily thinks it is quite romantic and wishes the same from her future husband.

6. Who gains the most from Lily's aunt's will?
(a) Grace Stepney.
(b) Lily.
(c) Gerty Farish's charity for poor women.
(d) Jack Stepney.

7. When Lily sits in the park to rest, what is she thinking about her sleep medication?
(a) She is afraid the chemist will discontinue the prescription.
(b) She is concerned about her addiction.
(c) She is afraid Mrs. Hatch will discover that she stole the prescription.
(d) She is worried that it is no longer working.

8. In book 2, chapter 9, what is the condition of Lily's surroundings when she begins her new job?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Modest.
(c) Shabby.
(d) Luxurious.

9. Who does Lily visit the morning after Simon Rosedale makes his offer to her?
(a) Bertha Dorset.
(b) Gus Trenor.
(c) Lawrence Selden.
(d) Simon Rosedale.

10. In book 2, chapter 12, what experience with Lawrence Selden does Lily say she will always remember?
(a) Their conversation at Bellomont.
(b) Seeing each other at the wedding of Lily's cousin, Jack Stepney.
(c) Seeing each other in Europe.
(d) Meeting at the train on the way to Bellomont.

11. In book 1, chapter 15, how does Lily respond to Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal ?
(a) She laughs at him.
(b) She flatly refuses.
(c) She asks for time to think about it.
(d) She immediately accepts it.

12. Out of fear for her safety from Bertha Dorset, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do ?
(a) He asks Lily to convince George Dorset to speak to Bertha about her.
(b) He asks Lily to leave the yacht.
(c) He asks Lily to speak to Bertha.
(d) He says he will move onto the yacht to help protect Lily.

13. What does Lily receive when she returns home after leaving Nettie Struther?
(a) An eviction notice for not paying the rent.
(b) A long letter from Simon Rosedale begging her to marry him.
(c) A delivery of additional sleeping medication from the chemist.
(d) Her inheritance check for $10,000.

14. In book 2, chapter 10, how does Lily react to Simon Rosedale's offer of help ?
(a) She laughs at him.
(b) She tearfully and gratefully accepts.
(c) She refuses.
(d) She asks for time to think about it.

15. Why does Lawrence Selden spend so much time working since he visited the Trenor home three months ago?
(a) Lawrence Selden is working to pay off Lily's debt to Gus Trenor.
(b) He and Gus Trenor are involved in a real estate business deal.
(c) Lawrence Selden is Mrs. Trenor's divorce lawyer.
(d) To get over Lily.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerty Farish feel about Lily's trip to Alaska?

2. According to Bertha's lover Ned Silverton, what issue is causing problems between Bertha and Lily?

3. In book 2, chapter 8, what is Lily's social situation when Lily returns to the city after Simon Rosesale refuses to marry her ?

4. In Carry Fischer's opinion, what will George Dorset do if he finds out his wife is having an affair?

5. In book 2, chapter 8, what does the situation with Bertha Dorset cause Ned Silverton to do?

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