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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. How does May react to Newland's request?
(a) She is really happy
(b) She is shocked
(c) She is depressed
(d) She is reluctant

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

3. What is the general consensus about Countess Olenska?
(a) She is an undesirable person
(b) She is a valuable fundraiser
(c) She is extremely beautiful
(d) She is a welcome change of pace

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

5. For what reason does Newland approve of the divorce?
(a) Ellen's husband had an affair
(b) Ellen's husband has an illegitimate child
(c) Ellen's husband is a gay man
(d) Ellen's husband treated her poorly

Short Answer Questions

1. What does May ask Newland?

2. Who do Newland and Mrs. Archer visit in Chapter 7?

3. What question does Ellen ask of Newland?

4. Who sends a telegram to Ellen?

5. Ellen sends Newland a letter asking him _________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Newland and Ellen finally reveal their true feelings for each other?

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

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

4. What is the turning point of the book as exhibited in Chapter 19?

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

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

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

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

9. Explain Newland's conflict in being asked to handle Ellen's divorce?

10. Explain why Newland is both baffled and pleased by a visit to Ellen's home.

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