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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Mingott not leave her house?
(a) She is a hermit
(b) She is paralyzed
(c) She is blind
(d) She is too obese

2. What does Newland ask Mrs. Mingott to do?
(a) Convince the family to allow Ellen to divorce her husband
(b) Give him advice about Ellen
(c) Convince the Wellands to let Newland and May marry soon
(d) Host a party for the Wellands

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

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

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of flowers does Newland send to Ellen that night?

2. What is the event that occurs in Chapter 3?

3. Which controversial Mingott family member arrives at the opera?

4. What does Ellen tell Newland?

5. What frustrates Newland about May?

(see the answer key)

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