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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does it anger Mr. Pontellier so much that Edna went out on Tuesday?
(a) He hates anything out of the ordinary.
(b) He is actually not that angry but sarcastic.
(c) He has a short fuse.
(d) He thinks it will hurt his business and reputation.

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

3. What does Mrs. Pontellier overhear Madame Ratignolle relate to Monsieur Farival in great detail?
(a) One of her accouchements, or, childbirths
(b) Her interest in writing a novel
(c) Her intimate moments with her husband
(d) How to cook a chicken Creole style

4. What do the Farival twins perform at the Grand Isle celebration?
(a) A duet from Zampa on the piano
(b) A duet from a Puccini opera
(c) A scene from La Traviata
(d) A skit they wrote about an evil king

5. Edna thinks her husband's bad humor is because of:
(a) Her
(b) The hot weather
(c) His bad finances
(d) His work

Short Answer Questions

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

2. And what does Leonce do when Edna asks him to come to bed?

3. What does the doctor explain about women to Mr. Pontellier?

4. Mr. Pontellier thinks something's wrong with Edna because:

5. What does Edna want to do with Madame Ratignolle?

(see the answer key)

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