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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. What is the occasion of the first big event hosted at Newland and May's home?
(a) A bon voyage party for the Beauforts
(b) A birthday party for Mrs. Archer
(c) A going away party for Countess Olenska
(d) An anniversary party for the Wellands

2. Where does Newland go after Ellen leaves?
(a) The matinee
(b) The library
(c) The natural history museum
(d) The train station

3. Who does Newland think of before he goes to sleep?
(a) Sara
(b) May
(c) Elaine
(d) Ellen

4. Where is Newland surprised to see Ellen?
(a) At the train station
(b) In a cafe
(c) Sitting on a bench
(d) At the hotel gift shop

5. How does Newland travel to his destination?
(a) Car
(b) Train
(c) Carriage
(d) Subway

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Riviere tell Newland?

2. Who had visited Mrs. Mingott the night before to ask for help?

3. What does Ellen tell Newland about their relationship?

4. What is the source of Mrs. Mingott's illness?

5. Why is Newland excluded from many family conversations?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Newland determine that he is kept out of many family discussions?

2. What happens when Newland picks up Ellen at the train station?

3. What ironic twist occurs just as Newland is about to admit his feelings for Ellen to May?

4. How does Newland respond while traveling in Europe and receiving an invitation to visit Ellen at her home?

5. How is Ellen's unconventional behavior ultimately rationalized by friends and family?

6. What is the news that finally thwarts Newland and Ellen's ever being together?

7. Explain the nature of Newland's growing disappointment with his new wife.

8. What is Newland's plan in spite of a big going away party for Ellen?

9. What is Mr. Riviere's opinion about Ellen returning to her husband?

10. What does Ellen tell Newland and how do they decide to spend the day in Boston?

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