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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) The stock market.
(b) Americana.
(c) Her busy social schedule.
(d) Mutual acquaintances.

2. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?
(a) After visiting her dressmaker.
(b) As she is leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building after having tea.
(c) While taking a walk in the park with Lawrence Selden.
(d) While she is waiting at the train station.

3. What does Lily want from Lawrence at the beginning of the story?
(a) She wants him to loan her money.
(b) She wants him to be her friend.
(c) She wants him to marry her.
(d) She wants him to find a place for her to live.

4. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Secretarial tasks.
(b) Take over her duties as hostess.
(c) Introduce her to Percy Gryce.
(d) Leave the party and return home immediately.

5. How does Lily feel about Gerty's living conditions at the beginning of the story?
(a) She envies Gerty's situation.
(b) She feels sympathy toward her.
(c) She looks down on Gerty's situation.
(d) She is afraid for Gerty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?

2. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?

3. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

4. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?

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