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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 mutual confession do Newland and Ellen make?

2. What does Newland tell May after the party?

3. Why does Mrs. Mingott want Ellen to stay in New York?

4. How are May's dinner conversation skills?

5. What is the occasion of the first big event hosted at Newland and May's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Newland once again raise May's suspicions about his intentions with Ellen?

2. What is the news that finally thwarts Newland and Ellen's ever being together?

3. How does Newland respond while traveling in Europe and receiving an invitation to visit Ellen at her home?

4. What ironic twist occurs just as Newland is about to admit his feelings for Ellen to May?

5. What is the family's continuing perception of Ellen?

6. How does Newland miss an opportunity to talk to Ellen while at Newport?

7. What is the purpose of Newland's being summoned to see Mrs. Mingott?

8. What happens when Newland picks up Ellen at the train station?

9. What is Mr. Riviere's opinion about Ellen returning to her husband?

10. What is Newland's plan in spite of a big going away party for Ellen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Newland choose not to visit Ellen at the end of the story? What is the significance of the blinds on Ellen's apartment shutting as Newland watches the window from below? What is Newland's mood as the story ends?

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 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?

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