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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was Edna a good swimming student?
(a) Decent. Robert thought she needed more lessons.
(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) She was outstanding.

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

3. Around what time does Edna finally get up?
(a) Two in the morning
(b) At the same time she always does, seven a.m.
(c) Noon the next day
(d) About one hour before dawn

4. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?
(a) He spends every summer vacation there with his mother.
(b) He likes to spend time with old women.
(c) He is in search of a job.
(d) He had heard of it through a friend, thought he should see it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?

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

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

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

5. What is singing in French and a little Spanish?

(see the answer key)

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