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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. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?
(a) Mr. Simon Rosedale.
(b) Mrs. Edith Wharton.
(c) Miss Gerty Farish.
(d) Mrs. George Dorset.

2. Who are the Welly Brys?
(a) The investment firm where Gus Trenor invested Lily's money.
(b) A traveling group of entertainers who specialize in parties for the social elite.
(c) A newly rich family trying to join Lily's social circle.
(d) A newly rich family determined to undermine Mrs. Trenor's social success.

3. How does Lily spend the first night of the party at Bellomont?
(a) Playing bridge.
(b) Searching for eligible bachelors.
(c) Gossiping.
(d) Playing poker.

4. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) Investment advice.
(c) An offer of a loan.
(d) An introduction to one of Percy's high-placed colleagues.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

2. Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party?

3. Who is Gerty Farish?

4. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

5. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 1, what is the reason for Lily's reaction to Lawrence Selden's suggestion that they have tea at the popular cafe as Lily waits for her train?

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

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

4. What does Lawrence Selden realize about his relationship with Lily after he finds she has died?

5. In book 1, chapter 1, why is Lawrence Selden surprised that Lily accepts his offer to have tea alone with him in his apartment?

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

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

8. In book 1, chapter 4, what is the warning Mrs. Trenor gives to Lily?

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

10. In book 1, chapter 10, why does Lily donate money to the charity Gerty Farish tells her about?

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