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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 Newland search for the next morning but cannot find?

2. Who hosts the event in Chapter 3?

3. Where does Newland spend the weekend?

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

5. What does the telegram say?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Ellen's arrival into the scene so controversial? Why does she make the others so uncomfortable?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the irony of Newland's being asked to discourage Ellen from seeking a divorce. How does he handle the situation at first? What are his true feelings about Ellen's divorce proceedings?

Essay Topic 3

What does Newland consider his role to be as May's new husband? Why?

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