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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 were some of the reasons Edna decided to marry Leonce Pontellier?
(a) He was wealthy beyond her imagination.
(b) He was completely different from her father.
(c) He was irresitibly handsome and charming.
(d) Her father and sister were violently opposed to him.

2. What does Madame Ratignolle beg Robert to do?
(a) Accompany her to the house
(b) Fix her house
(c) Start an affair with Edna
(d) Babsyit her children

3. On what street do the Pontelliers live?
(a) Wall Street
(b) Bourbon Street
(c) Avocado Street
(d) Esplanade Street

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

5. Describe Mr. Ratignolle:
(a) Salt of the earth, cheerful, good hearted with common sense
(b) Quiet, stoic
(c) Dark, somber, not given to saying much to anyone
(d) Overly talkative

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Describe Alcee's kiss with Edna:

3. Where is Leonce when Edna returns from the Cheniere?

4. How does Edna feel upon leaving the Ratignolles?

5. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?

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