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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the van der Luydens agree to include in an upcoming dinner party?
(a) The Beauforts
(b) Countess Olenska
(c) The Astors
(d) Newland and May

2. What type of flowers does Newland send Ellen?
(a) Blue hydrangeas
(b) Pink carnations
(c) Purple hyacinths
(d) Yellow roses

3. What does Newland consider his marriage to May to be?
(a) The perfect arrangement
(b) A life of passion
(c) A marriage of convenience
(d) A match made in heaven

4. What does Newland pressure May to do?
(a) Convince her parents to let them marry soon
(b) Elope as soon as possible
(c) Return to New York with him
(d) Reduce the size of the wedding

5. Where do the Wellands go on their annual vacation?
(a) The Bahamas
(b) Florida
(c) California
(d) Hawaii

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the opera being produced as the story begins?

2. Which controversial Mingott family member arrives at the opera?

3. What question does Ellen ask of Newland?

4. Who is the main character who arrives late at the opera?

5. Who does Newland discover is visiting Ellen?

(see the answer key)

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