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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?
(a) They bake a pie together.
(b) She sits in the hammock and Robert smokes, in silence.
(c) They debate the merits of American literature.
(d) They play games with the children.

2. How does Mrs. Pontellier react when her husband comes home from Klein's?
(a) With great enthusiasm
(b) Surprised that he is home so early
(c) With little interest
(d) Angry that he is home so late

3. What effect does music generally have on Edna?
(a) It has a way of making her anxious.
(b) None. She hates music.
(c) Sedative. It makes her sleepy.
(d) It has a way of evoking pictures in her mind.

4. Was Edna a good swimming student?
(a) She was outstanding.
(b) No one has seen her swim, so no one can say.
(c) No. Robert was frustrated and thought it was futile to teach her.
(d) Decent. Robert thought she needed more lessons.

5. What has Robert done pretty much every summer at Grande Isle?
(a) He has built a house.
(b) He has written a novel.
(c) Gone fishing
(d) He would devote himself to one married woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking to both Adele and Edna, Robert is jovial and jokes often. Is he this way when alone with Edna?

2. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say to Edna after her performance?

3. What were some of the reasons Edna decided to marry Leonce Pontellier?

4. What does Mr. Pontellier promise to bring back for his sons?

5. Who approaches Mr. Pontellier underneath a white sunshade?

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