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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. Who does Newland think of before he goes to sleep?

2. What does Newland discover during the honeymoon?

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

4. What do Newland and Ellen agree to do?

5. What does Newland tell May after the party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the author show that Newland and May are settling into a boring, routine marriage.

3. What is the family's continuing perception of Ellen?

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

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

6. What is the news that finally thwarts Newland and Ellen's ever being together?

7. How does Newland miss an opportunity to talk to Ellen while at Newport?

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

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

10. How do Newland and Ellen decide to manage their situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Julius and Regina Beaufort. Why are they considered to be common among those in high class society? Why are they allowed admittance to high class life in New York?

Essay Topic 2

What is the van der Lydens' role in New York society? Where do they fit on the class pyramid? Why do they wield so much power?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the courtship, engagement and wedding rules of high society during the late Nineteenth Century. Which rule does Newland lobby to break and why?

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