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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. Where does Newland spend the weekend?
(a) The Reggies' estate
(b) Skuytercliff
(c) The Welland vacation home
(d) The Beauforts' estate

2. Where do Newland and May spend the first few days of their marriage?
(a) The Ritz
(b) The Patroon House
(c) Skuytercliff
(d) The Four Seasons

3. What angers Newland when he arrives at the answer to #43?
(a) He has forgotten his calling cards
(b) He has mud on his shoes
(c) He has come on the wrong day
(d) He sees Julius Beaufort

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

5. What does Newland caution Ellen about regarding the divorce?
(a) Her husband will never agree to it
(b) It may take a little longer than she thinks
(c) She will not get what she deserves
(d) Public accusations will ensue

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade does this story begin?

2. What does Ellen tell Newland before leaving?

3. Who hosts the event in Chapter 3?

4. What does Newland send to Ellen?

5. What does Ellen tell Newland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ellen show her disdain for her husband?

3. How does Newland perceive his role as May's future husband?

4. How does Newland feel about Ellen's rumored involvement with her husband's secretary?

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

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

7. How does the author indicate Ellen's feelings for Newland at this point?

8. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

9. What does Ellen do to create some drama in her relationship with Newland?

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

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