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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Pontellier checks in on his sons, he thinks that Raoul has:
(a) Been having nightmares
(b) A bizarre disease
(c) A strange animal with him
(d) A fever

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

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

4. Where is Mr. Pontellier eager to go the next day?
(a) Carondelet Street, the business center of the city
(b) Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans
(c) Easy Street, to open a bar
(d) Wall Street, to conduct business

5. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?
(a) To get a part-time job
(b) To find someone his own age
(c) To leave Edna Pontellier alone
(d) To leave the Grande Isle

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of woman is Edna not?

2. What had Edna attempted to learn all summer?

3. Once Mr. Pontellier realizes Edna will not come to bed, what does he do?

4. After declining Robert's invitation to go to the beach, how does Edna feel?

5. Does Mrs. Pontellier feel comfortable in the company of Creoles?

(see the answer key)

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