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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 does Edna do that surprises everyone?
(a) She forces Leonce to swim with her.
(b) She takes surfing lessons.
(c) She runs up and down the beach like a madwoman.
(d) She jumps into the ocean and swims by herself.

2. As they sail to the Cheniere Caminada, how does Edna feel?
(a) Sick to her stomach
(b) Oppressed
(c) Eager to experience a religious awakening
(d) She feels she is being liberated.

3. What is Madame Antoine cooking for dinner?
(a) Deer
(b) Mullet, a type of fish
(c) Bluefish
(d) Tuna

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

5. What does opening up to Madame Ratignolle do for Edna?
(a) It makes her realize her life is full.
(b) It makes her want to pack up and go home.
(c) It muddles her like wine, or like a first breath of freedom.
(d) She wishes she had a psychiatrist to talk to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Edna at the service?

2. Was Edna a good swimming student?

3. Around what time does Edna finally get up?

4. What characteristic of the Creoles "impresses" Mrs. Pontellier?

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

(see the answer key)

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