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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. What does Grace Stepney do in her anger about the party?
(a) Spends a great deal of money for a party dress.
(b) Seeks revenge on Lily.
(c) Demands an invitation.
(d) Sabotages the party.

2. In book 2, chapter 7, how does Lily feel when Simon Rosedale explains why he refuses to marry her?
(a) Crushed by his refusal.
(b) Relieved that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
(c) Insulted by his reasons.
(d) Refreshed by his honesty.

3. What does Simon Rosedale tell Lily to do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?
(a) Give the letters back to Lawrence Selden.
(b) Use the letters to blackmail George and Bertha Dorset into clearing her name.
(c) Burn the letters.
(d) Give the letters to him for safekeeping.

4. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?
(a) She is going to a social engagement.
(b) She is waiting for an old friend.
(c) She is going to work.
(d) She is going on vacation.

5. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She avoids him.
(b) She sends her companion to get him.
(c) She is happy to see him.
(d) She cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lily and Lawrence Selden discover as they walk together on Sunday afternoon?

2. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

3. What does Lily intend to do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?

4. How does Lily react to Bertha's betrayal of her at the dinner party ?

5. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?

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