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

2. How does Ellen Olenska appear to Newland when he sees her at a dinner party?
(a) Tan and energetic
(b) Tired and drawn
(c) Much younger than she looked before
(d) Pale and older than her age

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who had sent the object in #79?

3. Where do Newland and May spend the first few days of their marriage?

4. What does Ellen tell Newland?

5. What is the event of the season?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

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

4. How does Ellen show her disdain for her husband?

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

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

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

8. How does Newland's sudden change of plans betray his feelings for Ellen?

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

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

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