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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say to Edna after her performance?
(a) She would have preferred playing the violin.
(b) It is the last time she will perform for anyone.
(c) Edna is the only one worth playing for.
(d) She should have chosen a different tune.

2. What does the doctor explain about women to Mr. Pontellier?
(a) That they should be locked up
(b) That it will cost a lot to get his explanation
(c) That they should simply ask women to explain themselves
(d) That they cannot be explained

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

4. How do the Pontellier children feel about their house being renovated?
(a) They do not understand.
(b) Excited
(c) Upset
(d) Confused

5. Who approaches Mr. Pontellier underneath a white sunshade?
(a) Robert LeBrun and his wife
(b) The local priest
(c) His wife, Mrs. Edna Pontellier and the young Robert Lebrun
(d) Madame Lebrun and her son Robert

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does music generally have on Edna?

2. Leonce is so dissatisfied with dinner he leaves to:

3. Why does Edna tell Victor to stop singing?

4. How does Madame Ratignolle explain the behavior of the Lebruns?

5. What does Madame Ratignolle beg Robert to do?

(see the answer key)

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