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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 does Newland begin to tell May when they return home?
(a) That he loves Ellen
(b) That he needs to find a new doctor
(c) That she looks lovely in her new dress
(d) That they need to host a dinner for the Beauforts

2. How does Ellen react when Newland kisses her palm?
(a) She blushes
(b) She kisses his cheek
(c) She tells him to stop
(d) She moves away

3. What does Ellen ask of Newland?
(a) That he loan her some money
(b) That he divorce May
(c) That he help her get a divorce
(d) That they keep their relationship proper

4. What does Mr. Riviere tell Newland?
(a) He has theater tickets for him
(b) The Count wants her to return
(c) He has an opera box for him
(d) His finances are in dire need of attention

5. What does Newland discover during the honeymoon?
(a) He has to get used to being married
(b) He is disappointed in May
(c) He wants the marriage annulled
(d) He is madly in love with his new wife

Short Answer Questions

1. To what have Newland and May been invited?

2. Who does Newland think of before he goes to sleep?

3. Why does Mrs. Mingott know that Newland is on her side?

4. What is Mr. Riviere's belief about Ellen?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is May hesitant about attending a dinner party while on the honeymoon trip in Europe?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Newland find Ellen in Boston?

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

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

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