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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What frustrates Newland about May?
(a) She bites her nails
(b) She wants a bigger engagement ring
(c) She has a grating laugh
(d) She always relies on the opinions of her parents or him

2. What is May's position on the length of their engagement?
(a) She would also prefer a shorter engagement
(b) She is ready to call off the engagement
(c) A long engagement is expected in their social class
(d) She is ready to elope at any time

3. Who occupies Newland's thoughts these days?
(a) Janey Archer
(b) Ellen Olenska
(c) Regina Beaufort
(d) Elaine van der Luyden

4. How does Ellen Olenska appear to Newland when he sees her at a dinner party?
(a) Pale and older than her age
(b) Tan and energetic
(c) Much younger than she looked before
(d) Tired and drawn

5. What type of people live in the area where Ellen lives?
(a) Wealthy people
(b) Black people
(c) Writers and artists
(d) Hispanic people

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Newland approve of the divorce?

2. What social impropriety does Ellen commit at the dinner party?

3. Who accompanies Newland and May on their betrothal visits?

4. What is the opera being produced as the story begins?

5. Who is the main character who arrives late at the opera?

(see the answer key)

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