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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(b) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(c) A divorced party guest.
(d) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.

2. What does Lily realize when she discovers that Mrs. Trenor is actually at Bellomont?
(a) Mrs. Trenor suspects that Lily and Gus are having a love affair.
(b) Gus Trenor tricked Lily into seeing him alone.
(c) Mrs. Trenor has been ill for an extended period of time.
(d) Gus Trenor is going to discontinue his financial support of Lily.

3. Out of fear for her safety from Bertha Dorset, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do ?
(a) He asks Lily to leave the yacht.
(b) He asks Lily to speak to Bertha.
(c) He says he will move onto the yacht to help protect Lily.
(d) He asks Lily to convince George Dorset to speak to Bertha about her.

4. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?
(a) Charades.
(b) Nouveau riche.
(c) A bridge tournament.
(d) Tableaux vivants.

5. What is the result of Gus's violence toward Lily?
(a) He discontinues his finanacial support.
(b) He pushes Lily down a flight of stairs.
(c) He orders Lily to leave the house.
(d) He is arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to give a party around the holidays?

2. What does Grace Stepney say is the reason for her aunt's death?

3. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?

4. Who does Lily see at Carry Fischer's home playing with her daughter one evening?

5. What does Lily's aunt assume Lily's debt is for?

(see the answer key)

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