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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the van der Luydens agree to include in an upcoming dinner party?
(a) The Astors
(b) The Beauforts
(c) Newland and May
(d) Countess Olenska

2. What is Skuytercliff?
(a) The Welland family estate
(b) A resort area
(c) Julius Beaufort's yacht
(d) The van der Luyden's country estate

3. Of what action of Ellen's does Newland approve?
(a) Getting a divorce
(b) Buying a new wardrobe
(c) Purchasing a home
(d) Using her inheritance

4. What is the popular rumor already in existence about Ellen?
(a) She used to work in burlesque
(b) She had an illegitimate child
(c) She had a sexually transmitted disease
(d) She ran off with her husband's secretary

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen tell Newland before leaving?

2. Where is Ellen when Newland finds her at the beginning of Chapter 15?

3. In what decade does this story begin?

4. In what city does the story take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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