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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Edna attempted to learn all summer?
(a) How to cook
(b) How to memorize poetry
(c) How to fish
(d) How to swim

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

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

4. Does Mademoiselle Reisz's performance affect anyone else?
(a) It excites the children only.
(b) It arouses everyone.
(c) It excites the adults only.
(d) Only those who know music

5. What does Edna realize about herself after learning of Robert's departure?
(a) She is experiencing a real infatuation.
(b) She does not like Robert as much as she thought.
(c) She might just take off and join him .
(d) She has always wanted to go to Mexico.

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 do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?

3. What does Robert jokingly say happened to Mrs. Pontellier when she was in the ocean?

4. How does Edna react to the news she learns at dinner?

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

(see the answer key)

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