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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?
(a) He is a slow reader .
(b) The day's paper has not yet reached the Grande Isle.
(c) He likes old news, not current news.
(d) He is too cheap to buy the day's paper.

2. Around what time does Edna finally get up?
(a) At the same time she always does, seven a.m.
(b) Noon the next day
(c) About one hour before dawn
(d) Two in the morning

3. Does Mademoiselle Reisz's performance affect anyone else?
(a) It excites the children only.
(b) Only those who know music
(c) It excites the adults only.
(d) It arouses everyone.

4. What happens to Edna at the service?
(a) She starts crying and cannot stop.
(b) She nearly faints and has to leave.
(c) She sings too loudly and is told to leave.
(d) She renounces religion.

5. What does Robert jokingly say happened to Mrs. Pontellier when she was in the ocean?
(a) A spirit rose from the Gulf and found her.
(b) She looked like a shark.
(c) No one watched her because they knew she was a good swimmer.
(d) He never jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?

2. What does Mr. Pontellier send home to his wife while he is away?

3. What starts to change in Edna this summer at Grande Isle?

4. What is Edna realizing about herself?

5. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?

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