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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Montel be next month?
(a) On a cruise ship
(b) Santa Cruz
(c) No one is really sure
(d) Vera Cruz

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

3. What does Edna do that surprises everyone?
(a) She forces Leonce to swim with her.
(b) She jumps into the ocean and swims by herself.
(c) She runs up and down the beach like a madwoman.
(d) She takes surfing lessons.

4. What does Edna do after her conversation with Mademoiselle Reisz?
(a) She goes for a walk.
(b) She tries to find Robert's contact information.
(c) She announces she is going to renew her vows to Leonce.
(d) She plunges into the ocean with abandon.

5. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?
(a) They bake a pie together.
(b) They play games with the children.
(c) She sits in the hammock and Robert smokes, in silence.
(d) They debate the merits of American literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame Ratignolle think of the Mexicans?

2. The news of Robert's departure upsets Edna so much she goes to:

3. How has Robert's going away affected Edna?

4. What were some of the reasons Edna decided to marry Leonce Pontellier?

5. When talking to both Adele and Edna, Robert is jovial and jokes often. Is he this way when alone with Edna?

(see the answer key)

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