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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?
(a) He is taken aback at how serious and persistent she is.
(b) He playfully ignores her request and accuses her of being jealous.
(c) He writes a list of reasons why he should do as he pleases.
(d) He takes it into serious consideration.

2. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?
(a) She obeys him instantly.
(b) She suggests they take a walk.
(c) She refuses to obey him.
(d) She asks if they can get a larger cottage.

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

4. Why does Edna cry when she listens to Mademoiselle Reisz play the piano?
(a) It elicits the emotions she felt earlier in the summer.
(b) It reminds her of Leonce.
(c) It is actually awful but she cannot bring herself to say so.
(d) It is too beautiful to imagine.

5. Mr. Pontellier thinks something's wrong with Edna because:
(a) She paints disturbing portraits.
(b) She has lost much weight.
(c) She forgets her housework, comes in late and does not associate with anyone.
(d) She is speaking in French most of the time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Robert done pretty much every summer at Grande Isle?

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

4. On what street do the Pontelliers live?

5. Once Mr. Pontellier realizes Edna will not come to bed, what does he do?

(see the answer key)

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