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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. What does Ellen tell Newland before leaving?
(a) That she is sorry that they had not met many years ago
(b) That she expects he will call on her the next evening
(c) That she enjoyed his company at dinner
(d) That she thinks he is very handsome

2. What do Newland and May do at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Take dancing lessons
(b) Plan their honeymoon
(c) Go to the theater
(d) Take a walk in the park

3. Who hosts Newland and May at their accommodations?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Welland
(b) Mr. and Mrs. van der Luyden
(c) Count and Countess Olenska
(d) Julius and Regina Beaufort

4. What does Ellen say she will gain through the divorce?
(a) An art collection
(b) Her jewels
(c) Her freedom
(d) An estate

5. What is the opera being produced as the story begins?
(a) Madame Butterfly
(b) Oberto
(c) Aida
(d) Faust

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 19 marks the beginning of _____________________.

2. Ellen sends Newland a note saying that she "ran away" to "______________________."

3. Where does Newland spend the weekend?

4. What does Newland pressure May to do?

5. What does Newland search for the next morning but cannot find?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Beauforts and their place in New York society.

2. On what issue does Newland ask May to violate social norms?

3. What is the setting for the story and the first chapter in particular?

4. Explain why Newland is both baffled and pleased by a visit to Ellen's home.

5. How do Newland and Ellen finally reveal their true feelings for each other?

6. In what way does Newland show his growing fondness for Ellen?

7. What misgivings does Newland have regarding his marriage to May?

8. Why does Newland visit Mrs. Mingott when he returns to New York?

9. What does Ellen decide about her divorce after discussing it with Newland?

10. What conflicting messages does Newland receive about Ellen's feelings for him in Chapter 15?

(see the answer keys)

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