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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Mrs. Gormer's attitude change toward Lily?
(a) When Lily forgets to send a party invitation to an important member of their social circle.
(b) When Lily announces she is returning to New York City.
(c) After Bertha Dorset speaks with Mrs. Gormer.
(d) When Mrs. Gormer discovers Lily asked George Dorset to come to their house.

2. What does Simon Rosedale think about Lily's reaction to his suggestion of what she should do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?
(a) He thinks it is because she still wants the Dorsets as friends.
(b) He thinks it is because she doesn't trust Simon Rosedale.
(c) He thinks she is tired of dealing with the situation.
(d) He thinks it is because she loves Lawrence Selden.

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

4. 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 worried that it is no longer working.
(d) She is afraid Mrs. Hatch will discover that she stole the prescription.

5. What does Lily ultimately do with the letters between Bertha Dorset and Lawrence Selden?
(a) She gives the letters back to Lawrence Selden.
(b) She hides the letters on a shelf.
(c) She burns the letters.
(d) She gives the letters to Simon Rosedale for safekeeping.

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

7. In book 2, chapter 8, what is Lily's social situation when Lily returns to the city after Simon Rosesale refuses to marry her ?
(a) She is accepted back into her old social circle with the Trenors and the VanOsburghs.
(b) She wants to sever her relationships with everyone in her former social circle.
(c) She is socially isolated.
(d) She is able to buy her way into a new social circle.

8. What is the emotional atmosphere on the yacht when rumors of Bertha and Ned Silverton, and Lily and George are have spread?
(a) Tense.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Jovial.
(d) Unchanged.

9. According to Bertha's lover Ned Silverton, what issue is causing problems between Bertha and Lily?
(a) Bertha is still angry at Lily for keeping Lawrence Selden from her.
(b) George Dorset is in love with Lily.
(c) Lily is in love with Ned Silverton.
(d) Lily doesn't include Bertha in her activities with her friends in her social circle.

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

11. In book 1, chapter 1, what concerns Lawrence Selden and Lord Hubert Dacey about Lily?
(a) Her financial situation.
(b) Her future husband.
(c) Her moral health.
(d) Her travel plans.

12. What does Lily intend to do with her inheritance from her aunt?
(a) Buy her own yacht.
(b) Repay Gus Trenor.
(c) Buy her way into a higher social circle.
(d) Donate it to Gerty Farish's charity for poor women.

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

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

15. What does Grace Stepney say is the reason for her aunt's death?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Being disowned by Grace Stepney's father.
(c) Lily's immoral lifestyle.
(d) A carriage accident.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lily feel when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice?

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

4. Why does Lily decide she can't give Bertha Dorset the letters that Bertha and Lawrence Selden wrote to each other?

5. How does Lily react to Bertha's betrayal of her at the dinner party ?

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