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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 is a guest at Skuytercliff?
(a) Mrs. Mingott
(b) Janey
(c) Ellen
(d) May

2. What does Newland caution Ellen about regarding the divorce?
(a) Her husband will never agree to it
(b) She will not get what she deserves
(c) It may take a little longer than she thinks
(d) Public accusations will ensue

3. Ellen sends Newland a note saying that she "ran away" to "______________________."
(a) read some books
(b) think things over
(c) get a tan
(d) meditate and write

4. Who hosts Newland and May at their accommodations?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. van der Luyden
(b) Count and Countess Olenska
(c) Julius and Regina Beaufort
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Welland

5. What does Newland tell May?
(a) He is going out of town for a few days
(b) He has his wedding guest list finished
(c) He found them a great apartment
(d) He sent flowers to Ellen

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Newland tell Ellen?

2. What is the general consensus about Countess Olenska?

3. Who had sent the object in #79?

4. What does Ellen do when Newland asks her to stop the divorce petition?

5. What convinces May that Newland wants to marry her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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