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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Newland visit when he returns to New York?
(a) Mrs. van der Luyden
(b) Mrs. Beaufort
(c) Mrs. Mingott
(d) Mrs. Welland

2. What convinces May that Newland wants to marry her?
(a) He gets down on one knee
(b) He cries when she questions him
(c) He tells her he will do anything she wants
(d) He denies any allegations

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Newland pleasantly surprised to find out about Ellen?

2. Who does Newland see on his way out of Mrs. Mingott's house?

3. What does May ask Newland?

4. What does Newland search for the next morning but cannot find?

5. Who interrupts the conversation between Newland and Ellen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Newland perceive his role as May's future husband?

2. What is the opinion of Ellen held by the Archer family members?

3. How does the author indicate Ellen's feelings for Newland at this point?

4. What does Ellen decide about her divorce after discussing it with Newland?

5. What misgivings does Newland have regarding his marriage to May?

6. Describe the Beauforts and their place in New York society.

7. In what way does Newland show his growing fondness for Ellen?

8. How are Newland's feelings for Ellen obvious despite his attempts at decorum?

9. What is the reason for the Wellands' annual trip to Florida?

10. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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