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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. How does Lily feel when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice?
(a) Proud of herself.
(b) Frightened of George Dorset.
(c) Ashamed of herself.
(d) Envious of Bertha Dorset.

2. When does Mrs. Gormer's attitude change toward Lily?
(a) When Lily forgets to send a party invitation to an important member of their social circle.
(b) After Bertha Dorset speaks with Mrs. Gormer.
(c) When Mrs. Gormer discovers Lily asked George Dorset to come to their house.
(d) When Lily announces she is returning to New York City.

3. In book 1, chapter 14, what makes Gerty realize that Lawrence Selden is not in love with her?
(a) Gerty sees the attraction between Lawrence and Lily when she comes to Gerty's apartment.
(b) His feelings for Lily are obvious when he speaks of her at dinner.
(c) Bertha Dorset tracks Lawrence Selden down at Gerty's and tells him that he can have Lily.
(d) He tells Gerty that he does not want to marry her.

4. What does nouveau riche mean?
(a) A novel about rich people.
(b) Rich food.
(c) New money.
(d) A novel about money.

5. When Lily returns from Alaska, what advice does Carry Fischer give her ?
(a) Lily needs to stay away from George Dorset.
(b) Lily must marry as soon as possible.
(c) Lily must pay back her loan to Gus Trenor as soon as possible.
(d) Lily needs to tell everyone the truth about what happened in Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 10, why does Lily want to avoid seeing Gus Trenor?

2. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?

3. In book 2, chapter 6, what does Carry Fischer tell Lily about Bertha Dorset ?

4. In book 2, chapter 2, how does Bertha Dorset intend to clear her own name regarding the rumors about her and Ned Silverton?

5. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?

(see the answer key)

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