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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. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.
(b) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.
(d) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.

2. How does Gerty Farish feel when she wakes up the morning after the party and realizes she is in love with Lawrence Selden?
(a) Cautious, but encouraged.
(b) Embarrassed and ashamed.
(c) Despondent and discouraged.
(d) Hopeful and happy.

3. What does Lawrence Selden see when he goes to the Trenor house to look for Lily?
(a) He sees the police taking Gus Trenor away.
(b) He sees Lily and Mrs. Trenor arguing.
(c) He sees Gus Trenor push Lily down a flight of stairs.
(d) He sees Lily waving to Gus Trenor as she leaves the house.

4. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?
(a) She is not invited to the party.
(b) She is not allowed to help plan the party.
(c) The party is on the same night as another social engagement.
(d) She has nothing suitable to wear to the party.

5. What does Mrs. Trenor tell Lily after Bertha Dorset talks to Percy Gryce about her?
(a) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to ignore Bertha Dorset.
(b) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to forget about Percy Gryce.
(c) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily to confront Bertha Dorset.
(d) Mrs. Trenor tells Lily what Bertha Dorset said about her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily intend to do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?

2. What does Grace Stepney do in Lily's absence?

3. What is Carry Fischer's job?

4. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?

5. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Nettie Struther's feelings toward Lily?

2. In book 2, chapter 11, what does Lily realize about herself based on Simon Rosedale's love for her?

3. What does Lily believe Gerty Farish will provide for her when she goes to Gerty's apartment after she argues with Gus Trenor?

4. In book 1, chapter 15, what does Lily realize regarding her debt to Gus Trenor?

5. While dining in Monte Carlo, what does Carry Fischer criticize Lily about to Lawrence Selden ?

6. In book 1, chapter 11, what does Lily's aunt do after Grace Stepney talks to her about Lily?

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

8. What example of racism does Lily demonstrate in book 1, chapter 2?

9. Explain Lily's reaction to Nettie Struther's living conditions.

10. In book 2, chapter 10, what is Lily's outlook on life now that she no longer has her social status?

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