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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(b) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(c) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(d) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.

2. In book 1, chapter 6, how is Lily able to spend Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Selden rather than Percy Gryce?
(a) She asks Bertha Dorset to lie for her.
(b) She tells Percy she needs to help Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Percy tells Lily he has a headache.
(d) She lies to Percy about having a headache.

3. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?
(a) From the book she was reading on the train.
(b) From a conversation with Lawrence Selden.
(c) From her own hobby.
(d) From gossip with friends in her own social circlre.

4. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) Gambling addiction.
(b) A stalker.
(c) Being dropped from her social circle.
(d) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.

5. In book 1, chapter 10, where does Simon Rosedale invite Lily to go?
(a) A party at his apartment.
(b) A camp in the Adirondacks.
(c) The opera.
(d) An exclusive fundraising event.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ?

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

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

4. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?

5. Why does Lawrence Selden call Lily a coward during their walk?

(see the answer key)

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