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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Désirée's Baby.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Edna tell at dinner when Dr. Mandalet visits?
(a) A story about her childhood.
(b) A story about a rat and snake.
(c) A story about a rabbit and deer.
(d) A story about two lovers who paddle off in a boat.

2. What does Mildred want to try?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Driving a tractor.
(d) Horseback riding.

3. Where does Edna take her father when he visits?
(a) To visit Robert.
(b) To Madame Ratignolle's for an evening of music.
(c) To see her painting show.
(d) To Mademoiselle Reisz for an evening of music.

4. How does Edna feel when her children go to stay with their grandmother and Léonce is in New York?
(a) Sad.
(b) Despondent.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Relieved.

5. Who is at Mademoiselle Reisz's home when Edna goes for a visit?
(a) No one; she is not home.
(b) Victor.
(c) Robert.
(d) Léonce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mildred want the farm worker who retrieves her papers to take her?

2. What does Madame Ratignolle say about Alcée?

3. Who stays behind after the dinner party?

4. Who does Edna visit in Chapter 21?

5. What does Mr. Pontellier find that surprises him when he returns to the cottage?

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