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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. Why do the Wellands choose the location for their vacation?

2. Who hosts Newland and May at their accommodations?

3. Who has filed a petition for divorce in Chapter 11?

4. What does Ellen tell Newland?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does the author indicate Ellen's feelings for Newland at this point?

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

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

10. Who is Ellen Olenska?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is Mrs. Mingott's role in New York society? What are her eccentricities? Why does she wield so much power?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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