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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the Pontellier children feel about their house being renovated?
(a) Excited
(b) Upset
(c) Confused
(d) They do not understand.

3. And what does Leonce do when Edna asks him to come to bed?
(a) He ignores her and reads the newspaper.
(b) He stays behind to finish smoking his cigar.
(c) He comes immediately.
(d) He stays behind to have another round of wine.

4. Where is Leonce when Edna returns from the Cheniere?
(a) He went to Madame Antoine's.
(b) He is now at the Cheniere.
(c) He is at Klein's.
(d) He is walking along the beach.

5. Who arrives at Mademoiselle Reisz's while Edna waits there alone?
(a) Robert
(b) Leonce
(c) Victor
(d) Alcee

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna do that surprises everyone?

2. What is Madame Antoine cooking for dinner?

3. Rather than paint, what does Mr. Pontellier think his wife should be doing?

4. Where is Mr. Pontellier eager to go the next day?

5. What kind of woman is Edna not?

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