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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, according to Madame Ratignolle, was naughty?
(a) Adele herself
(b) Leonce
(c) Etienne, one of Edna's sons
(d) Raoul

2. How has Robert's going away affected Edna?
(a) She has lost her appetite and is losing weight.
(b) She feels like she is going mad.
(c) It has taken the brightness, the color, the meaning out of everything.
(d) She is not entirely sure yet.

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 playfully ignores her request and accuses her of being jealous.
(d) He takes it into serious consideration.

4. What does Robert jokingly say happened to Mrs. Pontellier when she was in the ocean?
(a) A spirit rose from the Gulf and found her.
(b) She looked like a shark.
(c) He never jokes.
(d) No one watched her because they knew she was a good swimmer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna call the piece she often hears Mademoiselle Reisz play?

2. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?

3. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?

4. What is Madame Antoine cooking for dinner?

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

(see the answer key)

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