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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 when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice?
(a) Proud of herself.
(b) Envious of Bertha Dorset.
(c) Ashamed of herself.
(d) Frightened of George Dorset.

2. How does Lily react to Lawrence Selden's request regarding her new job and living arrangements in book 2, chapter 9?
(a) She immediately agrees.
(b) She laughs at him.
(c) She resists his request.
(d) She asks for time to think.

3. In book 2, chapter 3, how does Bertha betray Lily at the end of the dinner party ?
(a) Bertha tells the guests that Lily had an affair with George.
(b) Bertha tells the guests about Lily's financial arrangement with Gus Trenor.
(c) Bertha tells the guests that Lily has spread gossip about each and every one of them.
(d) Bertha announces that Lily will not be returning to the yacht with them that night.

4. In book 2, chapter 5, why does Carry Fischer apologize to Lily ?
(a) For making Lily take care of the Welly Brys.
(b) For not defending her to Bertha Dorset.
(c) For telling Lawrence Selden about the situation with the Italian prince in Europe.
(d) For having lunch alone with Lawrence Selden in Monte Carlo.

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

6. What happens in book 1, chapter 15, as Lily is about to accept Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal?
(a) Lily's aunt discovers the truth about Lily's debt and asks her to leave the house.
(b) Drunk, Gus Trenor shows up at Lily's door.
(c) Lawrence Selden proposes to Lily.
(d) She accepts an invitation from the Dorsets to cruise the Mediterranean.

7. Who does Lily see at Carry Fischer's home playing with her daughter one evening?
(a) Bertha Dorset.
(b) George Dorset.
(c) Lawrence Selden.
(d) Simon Rosedale.

8. Other than a vacation from work, why is Lawrence Selden in Monte Carlo in book 2, chapter 1?
(a) To close an important business deal.
(b) To meet a group from the New York City social circle.
(c) To get over Lily.
(d) To find Lily and persuade her to marry him.

9. In Carry Fischer's opinion, what will George Dorset do if he finds out his wife is having an affair?
(a) He will marry Lily.
(b) He will kill Bertha's lover.
(c) He will kill Bertha.
(d) He will ask Lawrence Selden to represent him in the divorce.

10. What does Lily do because she doesn't have a job?
(a) She sits in her shabby room and stares out the window.
(b) She takes walks.
(c) She volunteers at a soup kitchen.
(d) She visits the friends in her new social circle.

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

12. In book 2, chapter 8, what does Lawrence Selden find when he goes to see Lily at her hotel?
(a) A large group of friends from Lily's new social circle is visiting her.
(b) Lily is gone.
(c) George Dorset is visiting Lily.
(d) Lily attempted suicide.

13. 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.

14. What causes Lily's insomnia?
(a) She worries about her debt to Gus Trenor.
(b) Her surroundings are noisy.
(c) The women at her job have threatened her life.
(d) She is worried about Bertha Dorset.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mrs. Gormer's attitude change toward Lily?

2. Why does Lawrence Selden spend so much time working since he visited the Trenor home three months ago?

3. What happens to Lily because of a scandal involving Mrs. Hatch, her employer?

4. Which friend remains faithful to Lily after her aunt dies?

5. What is Lily's alternative to her new position?

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