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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(b) She finds the man she wishes to marry.
(c) She repeats a hurtful rumor.
(d) She is banished from the party for cheating.

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

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

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) She hopes Percy Gryce will walk by on his way home from church.
(c) The weather is perfect.
(d) She wants to have as much time as possible outside to get rid of her headache.

5. Who decides to give a party around the holidays?
(a) Lily.
(b) Gus Trenor.
(c) Lily's aunt.
(d) Simon Rosedale.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?

2. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?

3. In book 1, chapter 6, how is Lily able to spend Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Selden rather than Percy Gryce?

4. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gerty Farish tell Lawrence Selden about Lily in book 2, chapter 8?

2. In book 1, chapter 4, how does the author use the gossip of Judy Trenor?

3. What will Lily's marriage to Simon Rosedale mean to Lily's self-perception?

4. Describe Lily's new social circle, introduced to her by Carry Fischer in book 2, chapter 5.

5. At the end of the story, what helps Lawrence Selden understand Lily's financial arrangement with Gus Trenor?

6. In book 1, chapter 10, why does Lily continue her arrangement with Gus Trenor?

7. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lawrence Selden warn Lily about regarding her goals?

8. In book 2, chapter 3, why is Lawrence Selden afraid for Lily's safety regarding Bertha Dorset?

9. In book 2, chapter 8, what is the status of Lily's relationship with Gerty Farish?

10. Summarize Lily's family history.

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