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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Pontellier promise to bring back for his sons?
(a) Bonbons and peanuts
(b) Ice cream
(c) Candies and walnuts
(d) Bourbon balls

2. How does the author describe Edna's feelings for her own children?
(a) She adores them completely.
(b) She is fond of them in an uneven, impulsive way.
(c) She is not fond of them at all.
(d) She is fond of them because the law says she should be.

3. What does Robert do while Mrs. Pontellier paints?
(a) He often rests his head on her arm.
(b) He paints, too.
(c) He becomes very silent.
(d) He tickles her.

4. What starts to change in Edna this summer at Grande Isle?
(a) She longs to have another child.
(b) The mantel of openness that had always enveloped her is tightening.
(c) The idea of living here year-round is gaining its appeal.
(d) The mantel of reservation that had always enveloped her is loosening.

5. What does Mrs. Pontellier overhear Madame Ratignolle relate to Monsieur Farival in great detail?
(a) Her intimate moments with her husband
(b) Her interest in writing a novel
(c) One of her accouchements, or, childbirths
(d) How to cook a chicken Creole style

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Pontellier stop reading his newspaper?

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

3. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?

4. Mrs. Pontellier talks about:

5. Who is the embodiment of every womanly grace and charm?

(see the answer key)

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