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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the general consensus about Countess Olenska?
(a) She is extremely beautiful
(b) She is a welcome change of pace
(c) She is a valuable fundraiser
(d) She is an undesirable person

2. What surprises Newland when he arrives at Ellen's the next evening?
(a) She is in bed with a migraine
(b) She has gone to the theater
(c) The door is locked and the house is dark
(d) She already has guests

3. What does Newland caution Ellen about regarding the divorce?
(a) Her husband will never agree to it
(b) She will not get what she deserves
(c) Public accusations will ensue
(d) It may take a little longer than she thinks

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

5. What does Ellen tell Newland before leaving?
(a) That she enjoyed his company at dinner
(b) That she expects he will call on her the next evening
(c) That she is sorry that they had not met many years ago
(d) That she thinks he is very handsome

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the answer to #73 ask Newland?

2. Where do the Wellands go on their annual vacation?

3. What do Newland and May do at the beginning of Chapter 10?

4. Where is Newland sitting at the beginning of Chapter 13?

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

(see the answer key)

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