2. What is Newland's objection to handling the divorce?
(a) He is practically family
(b) He has a conflict of interest
(c) His case load is too heavy
(d) He does not handle divorce cases

3. Who do Newland and May visit first on their betrothal visits?
(a) Countess Olenska
(b) Mrs. Welland
(c) Mrs. Mingott
(d) Mrs. Archer

4. Who has been asked to handle the divorce case?
(a) Newland Archer
(b) Mr. van der Luyden
(c) Mr. Welland
(d) Julius Beaufort

5. Why do the Wellands choose the location for their vacation?
(a) They keep horses there
(b) They have a vineyard there
(c) They have an estate there
(d) The air is beneficial for Mr. Welland's health

6. For what does Newland push?
(a) A small wedding
(b) An elopement
(c) A month-long honeymoon
(d) A shorter betrothal

7. Ellen sends Newland a note saying that she "ran away" to "______________________."
(a) get a tan
(b) meditate and write
(c) think things over
(d) read some books

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

9. What does Ellen tell Newland?
(a) She knows he is sending her the flowers
(b) She is reconciling with her husband
(c) She thinks he should not marry May
(d) She is in love with him

10. What is the law firm's position on the divorce?
(a) It is a presitigious case
(b) The request should be cancelled
(c) They have a conflict of interest
(d) They will not make any money on it

11. What is the event that occurs in Chapter 3?
(a) The Nutcracker Ballet
(b) The Christmas Bazaar
(c) Annual Beaufort Ball
(d) The Easter Parade

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

13. What is Newland pleasantly surprised to find out about Ellen?
(a) She is in love with him
(b) She is very opinionated
(c) She has decided to stay
(d) She wants him to represent her

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

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