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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 does Ellen tell Newland?

2. Who do the van der Luydens agree to include in an upcoming dinner party?

3. Who do Newland and May visit first on their betrothal visits?

4. What does Newland consider his job to be regarding May?

5. What do Newland and May do at the beginning of Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Newland is both baffled and pleased by a visit to Ellen's home.

2. On what issue does Newland ask May to violate social norms?

3. How does Ellen exhibit unconventional behavior in public in Chapter 8?

4. What conflicting messages does Newland receive about Ellen's feelings for him in Chapter 15?

5. How does Ellen show her disdain for her husband?

6. What does Ellen decide about her divorce after discussing it with Newland?

7. Describe the Beauforts and their place in New York society.

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

9. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

Explain all the rumors surrounding Ellen. What indiscretions was she connected with before arriving in New York? What indiscretions does she commit while in New York?

Essay Topic 2

What does the class system provide for the people in the story? Why is it necessary?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Newland think it is critical to announce his and May's engagement at the Beauforts' ball? What has happened to make the timing so critical? Does Ellen agree?

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