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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ellen sends Newland a letter asking him _________________________________.
(a) to start the divorce proceedings
(b) to stop sending the flowers
(c) to give her some advice on investments
(d) to visit her the following night

3. Ellen sends Newland a note saying that she "ran away" to "______________________."
(a) get a tan
(b) read some books
(c) meditate and write
(d) think things over

4. For what reason does Newland approve of the divorce?
(a) Ellen's husband has an illegitimate child
(b) Ellen's husband treated her poorly
(c) Ellen's husband had an affair
(d) Ellen's husband is a gay man

5. What does Ellen tell Newland?
(a) She thinks he should not marry May
(b) She is in love with him
(c) She knows he is sending her the flowers
(d) She is reconciling with her husband

Short Answer Questions

1. What angers Newland when he arrives at the answer to #43?

2. What surprises Newland when he arrives at Ellen's the next evening?

3. Why does Mrs. Mingott not leave her house?

4. What is the general consensus about Countess Olenska?

5. What does Newland tell May?

(see the answer key)

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