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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was Edna a good swimming student?
(a) No one has seen her swim, so no one can say.
(b) Decent. Robert thought she needed more lessons.
(c) She was outstanding.
(d) No. Robert was frustrated and thought it was futile to teach her.

2. What does Robert do while Mrs. Pontellier paints?
(a) He becomes very silent.
(b) He often rests his head on her arm.
(c) He tickles her.
(d) He paints, too.

3. Rather than paint, what does Mr. Pontellier think his wife should be doing?
(a) Looking after the children and household
(b) Going back to school
(c) Getting a job
(d) Volunteering at a hospital

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

5. What does Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?
(a) Her illness
(b) Her situation in life
(c) Her relationship with her husband
(d) Her pregnancy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say is essential to becoming a true artist?

2. As they sail to the Cheniere Caminada, how does Edna feel?

3. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?

4. Alone in her room, what does Edna do?

5. What does Leonce believe is a way to become rich?

(see the answer key)

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