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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who approaches Mr. Pontellier underneath a white sunshade?
(a) Robert LeBrun and his wife
(b) The local priest
(c) His wife, Mrs. Edna Pontellier and the young Robert Lebrun
(d) Madame Lebrun and her son Robert

2. At the last moment, which two guests do not show up at Edna's dinner party?
(a) Adele Ratignolle and Madame Lebrun
(b) The Colonel and her sister
(c) Etienne and Raoul
(d) Leonce and Dr. Mandelet

3. Why does Mr. Pontellier not try to persuade Edna to go to the wedding?
(a) He is following the doctor's advice to let her do as she likes.
(b) He thinks it will get him out of going as well.
(c) He thinks she needs to stay back and look after the house.
(d) He does not want to bring her.

4. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?
(a) She asks if they can get a larger cottage.
(b) She obeys him instantly.
(c) She refuses to obey him.
(d) She suggests they take a walk.

5. Why does Edna cry when she listens to Mademoiselle Reisz play the piano?
(a) It reminds her of Leonce.
(b) It is actually awful but she cannot bring herself to say so.
(c) It elicits the emotions she felt earlier in the summer.
(d) It is too beautiful to imagine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edna feel once her father and husband are gone?

2. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?

3. Who arrives at Mademoiselle Reisz's while Edna waits there alone?

4. What is Edna's father's reason for coming to town?

5. Mr. Pontellier thinks something's wrong with Edna because:

(see the answer key)

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