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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. Where is Newland sitting at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) The Mingott family opera box
(b) At his desk at home
(c) In his office
(d) At dinner with May

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which controversial Mingott family member arrives at the opera?

2. Who occupies Newland's thoughts these days?

3. Who does not attend Newland and May's wedding?

4. What angers Newland when he arrives at the answer to #43?

5. Who had sent the object in #79?

Short Essay Questions

1. What legal case is Newland asked to handle in which he feels a conflict of interest?

2. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

3. Who is Ellen Olenska?

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

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

6. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

7. What conflicting messages does Newland receive about Ellen's feelings for him in Chapter 15?

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

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

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

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