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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. Where does Newland pick up Ellen?

2. Where does Newland go at the beginning of Chapter 23?

3. What does Newland tell May about his business trip?

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

5. What does Newland begin to tell May when they return home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Newland's reaction when Ellen tells him they cannot run away together?

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

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

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

5. Why is May hesitant about attending a dinner party while on the honeymoon trip in Europe?

6. Explain the nature of Newland's growing disappointment with his new wife.

7. How does Newland determine that he is kept out of many family discussions?

8. What deceitful behavior does Newland exhibit in Chapter 22?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Newland's perception of May evolves as he has more exposure to Ellen. How does Newland come to view May during their honeymoon trip? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Newland become a champion for Ellen? What does it say about her personality? What does it say about his?

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