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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edna do that surprises everyone?
(a) She forces Leonce to swim with her.
(b) She takes surfing lessons.
(c) She runs up and down the beach like a madwoman.
(d) She jumps into the ocean and swims by herself.

2. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?
(a) They debate the merits of American literature.
(b) They play games with the children.
(c) She sits in the hammock and Robert smokes, in silence.
(d) They bake a pie together.

3. In retrospect, how does Edna feel about stomping on her wedding ring?
(a) Foolish
(b) Vindicated
(c) Perfectly fine
(d) She still cannot believe she did such a thing

4. Madame Lebrun remarks that sometimes she thinks Mrs. Pontellier is:
(a) Callous
(b) Devious
(c) Capricious
(d) Mysterious

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victor's kiss on Edna's hand feel like?

2. How does Victor Lebrun describe Edna?

3. Who does Robert ask to perform for Mrs. Pontellier?

4. Describe Mr. Ratignolle:

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

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