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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. How did Newland plan to inform May of his plan?
(a) Talk to her before going to bed
(b) Send her a long letter
(c) Talk to her over dinner
(d) Leave her a note

2. Who does Mr. Jackson insinuate has been supporting Ellen?
(a) Mr. Welland
(b) Newland
(c) Julius Beaufort
(d) Mr. van der Luyden

3. Why does Mrs. Mingott want Ellen to stay in New York?
(a) To help care for her
(b) To manage her household
(c) To find a new husband
(d) To get involved in the arts

4. Where does Newland find Ellen?
(a) Mrs. Welland's house
(b) Mrs. Beaufort's house
(c) Mrs. van der Luyden's house
(d) Mrs. Carnegie's house

5. What does Mrs. Mingott tell her visitor?
(a) She will be happy to help in any way she can
(b) She really does not have time to listen to her problems
(c) She will use her influence to keep the disgrace out of the press
(d) She married Mr. Beaufort and she must stick with him through his disgrace

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of conversation at dinner?

2. What is the content of a message Newland receives from May?

3. Who requests Newland to visit a few days later?

4. At whose home do Newland, May, Mrs. Archer, Janey and Mr. Jackson dine before going to the opera?

5. What is Ellen instructed to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does May catch Newland in another deceit about his relationship with Ellen?

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

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

4. How does Newland miss an opportunity to talk to Ellen while at Newport?

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

6. How does Newland find Ellen in Boston?

7. How do Newland and Ellen decide to manage their situation?

8. What is Newland's reaction when Ellen tells him they cannot run away together?

9. How does Newland continue behavior that shows he is still obsessed with Ellen?

10. What is the purpose of Newland's being summoned to see Mrs. Mingott?

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