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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stays behind after the dinner party?
(a) Dr. Mandelet.
(b) Alcée.
(c) Robert.
(d) Victor.

2. Who comes to the pigeon house while Robert is there?
(a) Madame Reisz.
(b) Dr. Mandelet.
(c) Alcée.
(d) Mr. Pontellier.

3. What will Edna do before she moves?
(a) Find another nanny for the children.
(b) Go to counseling with her husband.
(c) Host a farewell dinner.
(d) Host a wedding reception for her sister.

4. What is the main character in this story?
(a) A wizard.
(b) A dragonfly.
(c) A bird.
(d) An animal.

5. Why does Mildred feel ashamed?
(a) She tells her father she will not marry the man he wants her to marry.
(b) She doesn't really want to go to church.
(c) She does not send her mother any money that month.
(d) She lets a man embrace and kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Edna miss at her party?

2. What does Edna begin attending?

3. What does Mildred want to try?

4. Who is Victor with when Edna arrives at Grand Isle?

5. What is the first kiss to which Edna has ever responded?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Robert LeBrun?

2. Describe Madame Ratignolle.

3. What does the letter say that Mildred receives from her family?

4. Why do Edna and her husband argue and what does each do?

5. How does Léonce Pontellier treat his sunburned wife?

6. What happens when the cage door is left open by accident one day?

7. What does Madame worry about concerning Robert and Edna?

8. What is the creature's situation like at the opening of the story?

9. Describe the scene between Robert and Edna at the cafe.

10. What does the creature finally do?

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