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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 Newland tell May to get her to leave with him during the opera?
(a) He has an early morning tomorrow
(b) His stomach is upset
(c) He has a headache
(d) The music is too loud

2. What surprising news does May have for Newland?
(a) She has already filed for divorce
(b) She is pregnant
(c) She is leaving him
(d) She wants to redecorate the house

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

4. Where do Newland and May spend the summer following their wedding?
(a) Newport
(b) Maine
(c) The Keys
(d) Boca Raton

5. What does Newland tell the Wellands he plans to do?
(a) Drive out to look at a horse for sale
(b) Take tennis lessons
(c) Play croquet
(d) Read a book

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret thought does Newland keep during the dinner?

2. To whom is Dallas engaged to be married?

3. At whose home do Newland, May, Mrs. Archer, Janey and Mr. Jackson dine before going to the opera?

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

5. Where is Newland sitting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Newland picks up Ellen at the train station?

2. How does Newland find Ellen in Boston?

3. How does Newland continue behavior that shows he is still obsessed with Ellen?

4. How does Newland once again raise May's suspicions about his intentions with Ellen?

5. What does Ellen tell Newland and how do they decide to spend the day in Boston?

6. What event occurs to alter Newland's Washington travel plans?

7. What is Mr. Riviere's opinion about Ellen returning to her husband?

8. What topic of conversation do Newland and Ellen inevitably discuss?

9. Why is May hesitant about attending a dinner party while on the honeymoon trip in Europe?

10. What was Newland's plan for running away with Ellen?

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