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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. To whom is Dallas engaged to be married?
(a) Fanny Beaufort
(b) Mary van der Luyden
(c) Sara Rockefeller
(d) Monica Astor

2. What was Newland's first vacation destination choice?
(a) Boco Raton
(b) Maine
(c) Newport
(d) The Bahamas

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

4. With whom does Newland take a trip to Europe?
(a) Mr. van der Luyden
(b) Mrs. Archer
(c) Janey
(d) Dallas

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Newland tell May to get her to leave with him during the opera?

2. How many years have passed since the last chapter?

3. Which of the following is not a name of Newland and May's children?

4. How are May's dinner conversation skills?

5. What is the topic of conversation at dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event occurs to alter Newland's Washington travel plans?

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

3. What topic of conversation do Newland and Ellen inevitably discuss?

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

5. How does Newland once again raise May's suspicions about his intentions with Ellen?

6. What is the state of Newland and May's marriage and family twenty-five-years after Ellen returns to Europe?

7. What is the family's continuing perception of Ellen?

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

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

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

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