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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?

2. Where is Newland sitting at the beginning of Chapter 13?

3. What is the event that occurs in Chapter 3?

4. Chapter 19 marks the beginning of _____________________.

5. What does Ellen say she will gain through the divorce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

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

4. Explain Newland's conflict in being asked to handle Ellen's divorce?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the van der Lydens' role in New York society? Where do they fit on the class pyramid? Why do they wield so much power?

Essay Topic 2

During the story, Newland sends flowers to both May and Ellen. What flowers does he send to May? What is their significance? What flowers does he send to Ellen? What is their significance?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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