View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Newland when he arrives at Ellen's the next evening?

2. What does Newland tell Ellen about May?

3. Who wants the divorce case to be dropped?

4. Where do the Wellands go on their annual vacation?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How are Newland's feelings for Ellen obvious despite his attempts at decorum?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 965 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample