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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 angers Newland when he arrives at the answer to #43?

2. Who accompanies Newland and May on their betrothal visits?

3. Ellen sends Newland a letter asking him _________________________________.

4. What does Newland think of his fiancee, May Welland?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Newland maintain a flirtation with Ellen?

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

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

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

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

8. Explain Newland and May's betrothal visits.

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

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

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

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

Why does Newland think it is critical to announce his and May's engagement at the Beauforts' ball? What has happened to make the timing so critical? Does Ellen agree?

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