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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the opera being produced as the story begins?
(a) Oberto
(b) Faust
(c) Aida
(d) Madame Butterfly

2. Who is the main character who arrives late at the opera?
(a) Mrs. Manson Mingott
(b) Janey Archer
(c) Henry van der Luyden
(d) Newland Archer

3. What type of flowers does Newland send to Ellen that night?
(a) Lilies of the Valley
(b) Roses
(c) Tulips
(d) Carnations

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dines at the Archer household the night after the ball?

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

3. What is Newland pleasantly surprised to find out about Ellen?

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

5. Of what action of Ellen's does Newland approve?

(see the answer key)

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