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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Newland see on his way out of Mrs. Mingott's house?
(a) Ellen Olenska
(b) Mrs. Welland
(c) Regina Beaufort
(d) Mrs. van der Luyden

2. In what decade does this story begin?
(a) 1820s
(b) 1790s
(c) 1870s
(d) 1850s

3. What type of flowers does Newland send Ellen?
(a) Pink carnations
(b) Yellow roses
(c) Purple hyacinths
(d) Blue hydrangeas

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

5. What question does Ellen ask of Newland?
(a) If his firm will handle her divorce
(b) Whether his engagement to May is a love match
(c) If he will help her find a house
(d) If he will sit by her at dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Newland have an affair at one time?

2. What does Newland consider his marriage to May to be?

3. Who has been asked to handle the divorce case?

4. What does Newland do when he sees that Ellen already has a visitor?

5. On what issue does Newland press May?

(see the answer key)

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