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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 2, chapter 6, what does Carry Fischer tell Lily about Bertha Dorset ?
(a) Bertha Dorset will lose everything if George Dorset divorces her.
(b) Lily should attempt to mend her relationship with Bertha Dorset.
(c) Bertha Dorset is gossiping about Lily to the Gormers.
(d) Bertha Dorset is interested in becoming friends with Lily again.

2. At the beginning of book 2, chapter 13, how does Lily feel about the decisions she made regarding Simon Rosedale and Bertha Dorset?
(a) Discouraged.
(b) Regretful.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Confused.

3. In book 2, chapter 6, why does George Dorset apologize to Lily while at the Gormers ?
(a) Bertha Dorset's behavior toward her.
(b) Wanting to divorce Bertha.
(c) Repeatedly asking Lily to marry him.
(d) Helping to oust her from her social circle.

4. What does George Dorset ask Lily to do while at the Gormers?
(a) Renew her friendship with Bertha Dorset.
(b) Defend herself against Bertha's gossip.
(c) Return to New York City to get away from Bertha.
(d) Marry him.

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

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

7. In book 2, chapter 9, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do regarding her new position and living situation?
(a) Quit and marry him.
(b) Continue the work and keep her current living arrangements.
(c) Quit and move in with Gerty Farish.
(d) Continue the work and move to a more desirable location.

8. In book 2, chapter 8, what does the situation with Bertha Dorset cause Ned Silverton to do?
(a) Ned threatens George Dorset.
(b) Ned commits suicide.
(c) Ned spends all his money on expensive gifts for Bertha.
(d) Ned resorts to gambling and causes his family to look for ways to support themselves.

9. What problem does Lily forget about as she spends time in Europe?
(a) Her aunt's disappointment in her.
(b) Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal.
(c) Her troubles with Gus Trenor.
(d) Her situation with Lawrence Selden.

10. Why does Lily go to Alaska?
(a) Carry Fischer suggests that Lily find a new place to start over.
(b) Carry Fischer suggests Lily take her place with Carry Fischer's new family.
(c) Wealthy distant relatives of Lily live in Alaska.
(d) Carry Fischer suggests there will be wealthy bachelors on the trip.

11. What does George Dorset decide to do after Lily finds him upset on her way back to the yacht?
(a) Send Lily back to New York.
(b) Speak to Lawrence Selden.
(c) Ask Gus Trenor for a loan.
(d) Speak to Bertha.

12. How does Lily treat her new friends, the Gormers?
(a) She treasures them.
(b) She uses them.
(c) She avoids them as much as possible.
(d) She ridicules them to others.

13. What does Lily realize about the decisions she makes regarding Simon Rosedale and Bertha Dorset when she wakes up the morning after Simon Rosedale makes his offer to her?
(a) Her decisions will hurt Lawrence Selden.
(b) Her decisions will push Simon Rosedale away from her.
(c) Her decisions will cause her to lose her fragile social status.
(d) Her decisions will anger Bertha Dorset.

14. How does Lily feel in her new position in book 2, chapter 9?
(a) Intimidated.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Haughty.
(d) Excited.

15. Why does Nettie Struther invite Lily to her home after seeing Lily in the park?
(a) Lily looks ill.
(b) Nettie needs help caring for her house and child.
(c) Lily wants to see Nettie's husband.
(d) Nettie wants Lily to see how well she has done.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's reaction after aunt's will is read?

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

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

4. When Lily sits in the park to rest, what is she thinking about her sleep medication?

5. Why is George Dorset upset when Lily meets him on her way back to the yacht from the casino?

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