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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?
(a) He had heard of it through a friend, thought he should see it.
(b) He likes to spend time with old women.
(c) He is in search of a job.
(d) He spends every summer vacation there with his mother.

2. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?
(a) They are feeling the throbbings of desire.
(b) They are allowing anger to fester within themselves.
(c) They are learning to be silent around each other.
(d) They have a lot to say but cannot find the right words.

3. Who is Mademoiselle Reisz surprised to see at her doorstep?
(a) Edna
(b) Robert
(c) Adele
(d) Victor

4. What does Edna receive with her husband's letter of disapproval?
(a) Nothing
(b) Instructions to contact a lawyer to start their divorce
(c) Instructions on how to get to this mother's house
(d) Instructions to contact an architect to remodel their house

5. Once Mr. Pontellier is asleep, Mrs. Pontellier leaves the room and:
(a) Writes letters to her father
(b) Devises a scheme to move out
(c) Reads a book
(d) Cries almost uncontrollably

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Edna go with her sketches?

2. After declining Robert's invitation to go to the beach, how does Edna feel?

3. What explanation does Robert give for not writing to Edna?

4. According to Adele, what is Alcee's reputation?

5. At the last moment, which two guests do not show up at Edna's dinner party?

(see the answer key)

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