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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Skuytercliff?

2. On what issue does Newland press May?

3. What is the law firm's position on the divorce?

4. What does Ellen say she will gain through the divorce?

5. What does the answer to #73 ask Newland?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

3. How does Ellen exhibit unconventional behavior in public in Chapter 8?

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

5. What convinces May that Newland really does want to marry her?

6. Explain Newland's conflict in being asked to handle Ellen's divorce?

7. How does Newland's sudden change of plans betray his feelings for Ellen?

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

9. What issue does Newland bring up again when he sees May?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Newland consider his role to be as May's new husband? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What is Mrs. Mingott's role in New York society? What are her eccentricities? Why does she wield so much power?

Essay Topic 3

What does the class system provide for the people in the story? Why is it necessary?

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