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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellen tell Newland?
(a) Her husband wants a divorce immediately
(b) She is pregnant
(c) Her husband has offered her money to return
(d) She is in love with someone new

2. What do Newland and May do at the beginning of Chapter 24?
(a) Go to a matinee
(b) Go to a museum
(c) Walk in the park
(d) Have lunch

3. What is Newland's response to Ellen's statement about their relationship?
(a) He is instantly angry
(b) He understands but is heartbroken
(c) He cannot understand why she feels the way she does
(d) He wants to go far away so they can be together

4. What does Newland tell May about his business trip?
(a) It has been postponed
(b) It has been cancelled
(c) He no longer wants to go
(d) He is no longer requried to attend

5. Why does Mrs. Mingott know that Newland is on her side?
(a) They are the only ones in the family with any business sense
(b) They are both conservative Republicans
(c) He has always been extra attentive to her
(d) His name is never mentioned in the family arguments

6. What does Newland begin to tell May when they return home?
(a) That they need to host a dinner for the Beauforts
(b) That he loves Ellen
(c) That he needs to find a new doctor
(d) That she looks lovely in her new dress

7. What does Newland not understand about Ellen's behavior?
(a) She is wearing extremely provocative clothing
(b) She is starting divorce proceedings again
(c) She is staying in New York despite the fact that Mrs. Mingott is better
(d) She is learning to speak Spanish

8. Who does Newland run into when he returns to New York?
(a) Julius and Regina Beaufort
(b) Mr. van der Luyden
(c) Mr. Riviere
(d) John D. Rockefeller

9. What decision does Newland make?
(a) To go to Boston the next day
(b) To divorce May
(c) To buy two horses
(d) To stop seeing Ellen

10. What does Ellen promise Newland?
(a) She will not ask any more favors of Newland
(b) She will return to her husband
(c) She will not say anything to May
(d) She will not go back to her husband

11. What is the source of Mrs. Mingott's illness?
(a) The rumors about Julius Beaufort are true
(b) Her sister has just died
(c) She has lost her fortune in a bad business deal
(d) Ellen has left without saying goodbye

12. How does Ellen react when Newland kisses her palm?
(a) She blushes
(b) She kisses his cheek
(c) She tells him to stop
(d) She moves away

13. What is the occasion of the first big event hosted at Newland and May's home?
(a) A going away party for Countess Olenska
(b) An anniversary party for the Wellands
(c) A bon voyage party for the Beauforts
(d) A birthday party for Mrs. Archer

14. Where does Newland pick up Ellen?
(a) The train station
(b) The bus terminal
(c) The Botanical Gardens
(d) The Ritz

15. About what do Newland and Ellen talk?
(a) What has happened since they last met
(b) Newland's new horse
(c) Newland and May's wedding
(d) Mrs. Mingott's fortune

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen receive while in Washington?

2. In what city is the event of #92?

3. What does Mr. Riviere tell Newland?

4. What does Newland's frustration cause him to do?

5. Who does Mr. Jackson insinuate has been supporting Ellen?

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