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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the law firm's position on the divorce?

2. What is the event of the season?

3. What is Newland told when he arrives at Ellen's house?

4. What does Newland consider his marriage to May to be?

5. Who do Newland and Mrs. Archer visit in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author indicate Ellen's feelings for Newland at this point?

2. Describe how the van der Luydens show their power in New York society.

3. How does Newland's sudden change of plans betray his feelings for Ellen?

4. What does Ellen do to create some drama in her relationship with Newland?

5. What is the setting for the story and the first chapter in particular?

6. What is the opinion of Ellen held by the Archer family members?

7. Why does Newland visit Mrs. Mingott when he returns to New York?

8. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

9. How does Newland perceive his role as May's future husband?

10. What issue does Newland bring up again when he sees May?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Newland never break his engagement to May in order to be with Ellen? Is his sense of decorum too strong or is he perhaps afraid of what being with Ellen might actually be like? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What is Mrs. Mingott's role in New York society? What are her eccentricities? Why does she wield so much power?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Julius and Regina Beaufort. Why are they considered to be common among those in high class society? Why are they allowed admittance to high class life in New York?

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