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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Newland begin to tell May when they return home?
(a) That he needs to find a new doctor
(b) That they need to host a dinner for the Beauforts
(c) That he loves Ellen
(d) That she looks lovely in her new dress

2. Who is it rumored will soon lose all his money?
(a) Andrew Carnegie
(b) Julius Beaufort
(c) John D. Rockefeller
(d) Mr. van der Luyden

3. What does Newland hear about the business trip the next day at the office?
(a) The location has changed
(b) It has been cancelled
(c) It has been postponed
(d) Newland no longer is required to attend

4. Newland learns that all New York society thinks he and ______________ are lovers.
(a) Sara Rockefeller
(b) Elaine Carnegie
(c) Ellen Olenska
(d) Mrs. van der Luyden

5. What does Newland not understand about Ellen's behavior?
(a) She is starting divorce proceedings again
(b) She is staying in New York despite the fact that Mrs. Mingott is better
(c) She is learning to speak Spanish
(d) She is wearing extremely provocative clothing

6. What new game does May enjoy playing?
(a) Tennis
(b) Volleyball
(c) Croquet
(d) Scrabble

7. What does Ellen tell Newland?
(a) She is pregnant
(b) She is in love with someone new
(c) Her husband wants a divorce immediately
(d) Her husband has offered her money to return

8. What does Newland do after breakfast?
(a) Orders some new suits
(b) Sends a note to Ellen at her hotel
(c) Does some sightseeing
(d) Buys a gift for May

9. At whose home do Newland, May, Mrs. Archer, Janey and Mr. Jackson dine before going to the opera?
(a) The MacMillans' home
(b) The Beauforts' home
(c) The Carnegies' home
(d) The van der Luydens' home

10. How are May's dinner conversation skills?
(a) Poor
(b) Effusive
(c) Sporadic
(d) Delightful

11. What is the topic of conversation at dinner?
(a) The stock market crash
(b) The Beaufort bankruptcy and Ellen
(c) The new theater season
(d) The Easter Parade

12. In what city is the event of #92?
(a) London
(b) Berlin
(c) Prague
(d) Paris

13. Ellen did not announce her intention to return to Europe until ________________________.
(a) Mrs. Mingott's health improved
(b) Count Olenska sent a wire
(c) The lease on her house had expired
(d) May told her she was pregnant

14. Where does Newland go after Ellen leaves?
(a) The matinee
(b) The natural history museum
(c) The train station
(d) The library

15. What is the occasion of the first big event hosted at Newland and May's home?
(a) A going away party for Countess Olenska
(b) An anniversary party for the Wellands
(c) A bon voyage party for the Beauforts
(d) A birthday party for Mrs. Archer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is staying with Mrs. Mingott in Newport?

2. To what have Newland and May been invited?

3. What does Ellen's family now consider her?

4. Who offers to pick Ellen up at the station?

5. Why is Newland excluded from many family conversations?

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