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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Pontellier react when her husband comes home from Klein's?
(a) Surprised that he is home so early
(b) With great enthusiasm
(c) Angry that he is home so late
(d) With little interest

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

3. Who does Edna ask the little Negro girl to wake up?
(a) Adele
(b) Madame Lebrun
(c) Victor
(d) Robert

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

5. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?
(a) She suggests they take a walk.
(b) She asks if they can get a larger cottage.
(c) She refuses to obey him.
(d) She obeys him instantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edna choose to remain in the hammock?

2. What is Edna realizing about herself?

3. As they sail to the Cheniere Caminada, how does Edna feel?

4. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?

5. Where is Mr. Pontellier eager to go the next day?

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