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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Newland do after breakfast?
(a) Sends a note to Ellen at her hotel
(b) Orders some new suits
(c) Does some sightseeing
(d) Buys a gift for May

2. Why does Mrs. Mingott want Ellen to stay in New York?
(a) To find a new husband
(b) To help care for her
(c) To manage her household
(d) To get involved in the arts

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

4. Where have the Wellands gone at the beginning of Chapter 22?
(a) To a luncheon
(b) To the beach
(c) To church
(d) To the opera

5. Where do Newland and May go on their honeymoon trip?
(a) Europe
(b) Mexico
(c) Fiji
(d) Hawaii

6. Who is it rumored will soon lose all his money?
(a) Mr. van der Luyden
(b) John D. Rockefeller
(c) Andrew Carnegie
(d) Julius Beaufort

7. Where does Newland go at the beginning of Chapter 23?
(a) New York
(b) Portland
(c) Boston
(d) Philadelphia

8. How many years have passed since the last chapter?
(a) 3
(b) 25
(c) 10
(d) 8

9. Newland tells May that he will soon have to travel to ______________ for business.
(a) Boston
(b) Washington
(c) Albany
(d) Philadelphia

10. What does Ellen receive while in Washington?
(a) A birthday card
(b) Yellow roses
(c) A divorce decree
(d) A telegram

11. What does Newland not understand about Ellen's behavior?
(a) She is starting divorce proceedings again
(b) She is wearing extremely provocative clothing
(c) She is learning to speak Spanish
(d) She is staying in New York despite the fact that Mrs. Mingott is better

12. Ellen did not announce her intention to return to Europe until ________________________.
(a) Count Olenska sent a wire
(b) The lease on her house had expired
(c) Mrs. Mingott's health improved
(d) May told her she was pregnant

13. What is Newland's response to Ellen's statement about their relationship?
(a) He understands but is heartbroken
(b) He is instantly angry
(c) He cannot understand why she feels the way she does
(d) He wants to go far away so they can be together

14. What does Newland understand after his conversation with Mrs. Mingott?
(a) He thinks she is losing her sanity
(b) He does not want to get that old
(c) He is purposely excluded from conversations about Ellen
(d) He will be the main benefactor in her will

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Newland go after Ellen leaves?

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

4. What do Newland and Ellen agree to do?

5. What does Newland's frustration cause him to do?

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