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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(b) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.
(c) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.

2. Who is Gerty Farish?
(a) Lawrence Selden's cousin.
(b) Lily's best friend.
(c) Lawrence Selden's married sister.
(d) Lily's cousin.

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

4. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?
(a) Mrs. Trenor.
(b) Bertha Dorset.
(c) Lawrence Selden.
(d) Percy Gryce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does nouveau riche mean?

2. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?

3. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?

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

5. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Lawrence Selden say ?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Lily use the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen to get back at Bertha Dorset?

2. In book 2, chapter 11, what does Lily realize about herself based on Simon Rosedale's love for her?

3. What are Nettie Struther's feelings toward Lily?

4. What does Lily believe Gerty Farish will provide for her when she goes to Gerty's apartment after she argues with Gus Trenor?

5. In book1, chapter 12, why is Bertha Dorset interested in renewing her friendship with Lily?

6. Why does Lily believe it would be better to marry Simon Rosedale instead of George Dorset?

7. What does Gerty Farish advise Lily to do regarding the situation in Monte Carlo?

8. Explain the attitudes of Lily's family members in relation to her social standing and inheritance from her aunt.

9. Explain Lily's reaction to Nettie Struther's living conditions.

10. What does Gerty Farish tell Lawrence Selden about Lily in book 2, chapter 8?

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