The Age of Innocence Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Age of Innocence Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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 dines at the Archer household the night after the ball?
(a) Julius and Regina Beaufort
(b) Mr. Stillerton Jackson
(c) Mr. and Mrs. van der Luyden
(d) Countess Olenska

2. In what city does the story take place?
(a) New York City
(b) Philadelphia
(c) Boston
(d) New Orleans

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

4. What does Newland send to Ellen?
(a) Theater tickets
(b) Earrings
(c) Pink roses
(d) A note

5. What does Newland ask Ellen?
(a) If she likes the roses he sends
(b) If he can see her the following night
(c) If she still wants to divorce her husband
(d) If she would like to go to dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellen Olenska appear to Newland when he sees her at a dinner party?

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

3. Who do Newland and May visit first on their betrothal visits?

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

5. Why is Ellen's family pleased with Newland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Newland feel about Ellen's rumored involvement with her husband's secretary?

3. What convinces May that Newland really does want to marry her?

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

5. Describe how the van der Luydens show their power in New York society.

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

7. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

9. What issue does Newland bring up again when he sees May?

10. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

(see the answer keys)

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