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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. Chapter 19 marks the beginning of _____________________.
(a) The War of 1812
(b) The Reconstruction
(c) Book Two
(d) The Civil War

2. What does May ask Newland?
(a) If there is another woman in the picture
(b) If they can change their honeymoon destination
(c) If she can get some new clothes
(d) If she can get a different engagement ring

3. For what reason does Newland approve of the divorce?
(a) Ellen's husband has an illegitimate child
(b) Ellen's husband is a gay man
(c) Ellen's husband treated her poorly
(d) Ellen's husband had an affair

4. What is Newland told when he arrives at Ellen's house?
(a) She is out and will return soon
(b) She went to the theater
(c) She is ill
(d) She has another visitor

5. How does May react to Newland's request?
(a) She is really happy
(b) She is depressed
(c) She is shocked
(d) She is reluctant

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not attend Newland and May's wedding?

2. Who do the van der Luydens agree to include in an upcoming dinner party?

3. Who interrupts the conversation between Newland and Ellen?

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

5. What does Newland search for the next morning but cannot find?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the van der Luydens show their power in New York society.

2. Explain why Newland is both baffled and pleased by a visit to Ellen's home.

3. What does Ellen decide about her divorce after discussing it with Newland?

4. What legal case is Newland asked to handle in which he feels a conflict of interest?

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

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

7. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

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

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

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

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