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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. Who sends a telegram to Ellen?

2. What type of people live in the area where Ellen lives?

3. In what city is Newland and May's wedding held?

4. What does the answer to #73 ask Newland?

5. Why does Mrs. Mingott not leave her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Newland do after the awkward meeting with Ellen at Skuytercliff?

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

3. What misgivings does Newland have regarding his marriage to May?

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

5. What is the turning point of the book as exhibited in Chapter 19?

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

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

8. What convinces May that Newland really does want to marry her?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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