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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens in book 1, chapter 15, as Lily is about to accept Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal?
(a) She accepts an invitation from the Dorsets to cruise the Mediterranean.
(b) Lawrence Selden proposes to Lily.
(c) Drunk, Gus Trenor shows up at Lily's door.
(d) Lily's aunt discovers the truth about Lily's debt and asks her to leave the house.

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

4. Why does Lily decide she can't give Bertha Dorset the letters that Bertha and Lawrence Selden wrote to each other?
(a) She is afraid the letters will create a relationship between Bertha Dorset and Lawrence Selden.
(b) She doesn't want to betray Bertha Dorset.
(c) She is afraid of revenge from Bertha Dorset.
(d) Lily can't betray Lawrence Selden.

5. When Lily finds Simon Rosedale waiting for her at her room in book 2, chapter 11, what does he offer Lily?
(a) A job working for him.
(b) Intevening for her with Bertha Dorset.
(c) A loan to repay Gus Trenor.
(d) A new place to live.

6. What does Lily say in her telegram to Lawrence Selden?
(a) She wants to marry him.
(b) George Dorset is coming to see him.
(c) She is afraid of George Dorset and wants Lawrence Selden to find another place for her to stay.
(d) Bertha Dorset is coming to see him.

7. What does Lily ultimately do with the letters between Bertha Dorset and Lawrence Selden?
(a) She gives the letters to Simon Rosedale for safekeeping.
(b) She hides the letters on a shelf.
(c) She burns the letters.
(d) She gives the letters back to Lawrence Selden.

8. What problem does Lily forget about as she spends time in Europe?
(a) Her situation with Lawrence Selden.
(b) Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal.
(c) Her troubles with Gus Trenor.
(d) Her aunt's disappointment in her.

9. How does Lily react to Bertha's betrayal of her at the dinner party ?
(a) She bursts into tears and flees the party.
(b) She calmly asks Lawrence Selden to walk with her to her cab.
(c) She attempts to defend herself.
(d) She laughs at Bertha's feeble attempt to blame Lily for her problems.

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

11. What does Grace Stepney say is the reason for her aunt's death?
(a) A carriage accident.
(b) Lily's immoral lifestyle.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Being disowned by Grace Stepney's father.

12. Who convinces Lily to marry Simon Rosedale?
(a) Carry Fischer.
(b) Bertha Dorset.
(c) Mrs. Gormer.
(d) George Dorset.

13. In book 2, chapter 9, what is the condition of Lily's surroundings when she begins her new job?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Frantic.
(c) Shabby.
(d) Modest.

14. In book 2, chapter 3, how does Bertha betray Lily at the end of the dinner party ?
(a) Bertha tells the guests that Lily has spread gossip about each and every one of them.
(b) Bertha tells the guests that Lily had an affair with George.
(c) Bertha announces that Lily will not be returning to the yacht with them that night.
(d) Bertha tells the guests about Lily's financial arrangement with Gus Trenor.

15. How does Lily respond to what Simon Rosedale suggests she do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?
(a) She refuses to consider his idea.
(b) She agrees that it is a good idea.
(c) She laughs at the idea.
(d) She becomes angry and walks away from Simon Rosedale.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 2, chapter 11, why doesn't Lily have a job?

2. What is Lily's past relationship with Nettie Struther?

3. What is Lily's immediate response to the offer Simon Rosedale makes to her in book 2, chapter 11 ?

4. What does Lily intend to do with her inheritance from her aunt?

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

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