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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What social impropriety does Ellen commit at the dinner party?
(a) She chews with her mouth open
(b) She drinks from the finger bowl
(c) She approaches Newland to talk to him instead of being approached by him
(d) She doesn't know which fork to use for her salad

2. Ellen sends Newland a letter asking him _________________________________.
(a) to stop sending the flowers
(b) to visit her the following night
(c) to start the divorce proceedings
(d) to give her some advice on investments

3. What does Newland consider his marriage to May to be?
(a) A life of passion
(b) A match made in heaven
(c) The perfect arrangement
(d) A marriage of convenience

4. What does Newland discover during the honeymoon?
(a) He is disappointed in May
(b) He is madly in love with his new wife
(c) He wants the marriage annulled
(d) He has to get used to being married

5. What is the content of a message Newland receives from May?
(a) Mrs. Mingott had a stroke
(b) The maid just quit
(c) She wants him to make dinner reservations
(d) She has broken her leg

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Newland's first vacation destination choice?

2. In what city does the story take place?

3. What does Ellen say she will gain through the divorce?

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

5. Who is it rumored will soon lose all his money?

(see the answer key)

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