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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What starts to change in Edna this summer at Grande Isle?
(a) The idea of living here year-round is gaining its appeal.
(b) The mantel of reservation that had always enveloped her is loosening.
(c) The mantel of openness that had always enveloped her is tightening.
(d) She longs to have another child.

2. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?
(a) He had heard of it through a friend, thought he should see it.
(b) He likes to spend time with old women.
(c) He spends every summer vacation there with his mother.
(d) He is in search of a job.

3. Where does Robert suggest he and Edna go the next day?
(a) Grande Cheniere
(b) The Grand Canyon
(c) Grande Terre
(d) The Cayman Islands

4. Once Mr. Pontellier realizes Edna will not come to bed, what does he do?
(a) He runs to the beach and swims alone.
(b) He grabs her and carries her upstairs.
(c) He stays up, drinks wine, and smokes cigars next to her.
(d) He goes out and drinks with this male friends.

5. Where will Montel be next month?
(a) No one is really sure
(b) Vera Cruz
(c) On a cruise ship
(d) Santa Cruz

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna call the piece she often hears Mademoiselle Reisz play?

2. Around what time does Edna finally get up?

3. What does Madame Ratignolle do to Edna that she first finds unsettling?

4. Raoul's condition prompts Mr. Pontellier to accuse his wife of:

5. What effect does music generally have on Edna?

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