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

2. Who sends a telegram to Ellen?
(a) Janey
(b) May
(c) Mrs. van der Luyden
(d) Mrs. Welland

3. Who is the main character who arrives late at the opera?
(a) Henry van der Luyden
(b) Mrs. Manson Mingott
(c) Newland Archer
(d) Janey Archer

4. What does Newland consider his job to be regarding May?
(a) To expose her to more of the arts
(b) To buy her a new wardrobe each season
(c) To provide the biggest house he can
(d) Make sure she cultivates her own opinions and expresses them

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade does this story begin?

2. What is the event of the season?

3. Where is Newland sitting at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. What does Newland ask Mrs. Mingott to do?

5. What social impropriety does Ellen commit at the dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for the story and the first chapter in particular?

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

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

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

5. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

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

7. How does Ellen exhibit unconventional behavior in public in Chapter 8?

8. What does Ellen do to create some drama in her relationship with Newland?

9. On what issue does Newland ask May to violate social norms?

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

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