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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Edna, her marriage to Leonce Pontellier was purely an:
(a) Act of convenience
(b) Act of rebellion
(c) Amiable thing to do
(d) Accident

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

3. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?
(a) He is taken aback at how serious and persistent she is.
(b) He writes a list of reasons why he should do as he pleases.
(c) He takes it into serious consideration.
(d) He playfully ignores her request and accuses her of being jealous.

4. After declining Robert's invitation to go to the beach, how does Edna feel?
(a) She feels relieved, because she cannot swim.
(b) She feels sad, because it might the last time he ever asks her.
(c) She feels contradictory, regretting she had not gone and glad that she had not.
(d) She is glad to be alone and painting

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does opening up to Madame Ratignolle do for Edna?

2. What does Madame Ratignolle beg Robert to do?

3. What does Mrs. Pontellier overhear Madame Ratignolle relate to Monsieur Farival in great detail?

4. Raoul's condition prompts Mr. Pontellier to accuse his wife of:

5. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?

(see the answer key)

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