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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Pontellier stop reading his newspaper?
(a) He cannot read it with any
(b) He gets a telephone call.
(c) His back hurts and he is uncomfortable.
(d) He gets a telegraph.

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

3. Madame Lebrun remarks that sometimes she thinks Mrs. Pontellier is:
(a) Capricious
(b) Mysterious
(c) Callous
(d) Devious

4. Who is Montel?
(a) A friend of Edna's
(b) A celebrity who vacations on the Grande Isle
(c) A servant at the Lebrun estate
(d) A man who is in love with Madame Lebrun

5. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?
(a) The day's paper has not yet reached the Grande Isle.
(b) He is too cheap to buy the day's paper.
(c) He likes old news, not current news.
(d) He is a slow reader .

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pontellier send home to his wife while he is away?

2. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?

3. What folly has Mrs. Pontellier committed, according to her husband?

4. What effect does music generally have on Edna?

5. What is Edna realizing about herself?

(see the answer key)

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