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

2. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?
(a) That they would make good foster parents
(b) That they are sweethearts
(c) That they should separate immediately
(d) That they have a secret

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

4. Edna gradually awakens, as if from a dream to feel:
(a) That she really is in a dream
(b) That it is better to sleep in a real bed
(c) The realities pressing into her soul
(d) Like she should sleep and dream more

5. What is Edna realizing about herself?
(a) That she hates her husband
(b) That her children are a massive burden
(c) That she likes Victor, not Robert
(d) That she has some emotions for Robert

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Madame Antoine cooking for dinner?

3. Describe Mrs. Pontellier's eyes.

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

5. Does Mademoiselle Reisz's performance affect anyone else?

(see the answer key)

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