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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 before leaving?

2. Chapter 19 marks the beginning of _____________________.

3. For what does Newland push?

4. What does Newland tell Ellen about May?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What legal case is Newland asked to handle in which he feels a conflict of interest?

5. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

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

7. How does Newland feel about Ellen's rumored involvement with her husband's secretary?

8. What is the reason for the Wellands' annual trip to Florida?

9. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Newland impulsively leave for Florida to join May's family? What has prompted him to make the decision? Is this decision typical of his nature?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Ellen run away to Skuytercliff? From what is she running away? Or is she hoping to find something?

Essay Topic 3

Describe May Welland. Why is she the perfect girl for Newland to marry?

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