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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say to Edna after her performance?
(a) She should have chosen a different tune.
(b) Edna is the only one worth playing for.
(c) She would have preferred playing the violin.
(d) It is the last time she will perform for anyone.

2. What does Edna do at Madame Antoine's?
(a) She helps cook.
(b) She cleans the house.
(c) She reads books.
(d) She sleeps.

3. The news of Robert's departure upsets Edna so much she goes to:
(a) Her room
(b) The train station
(c) The beach
(d) The neighbor's dinner party

4. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?
(a) He is too cheap to buy the day's paper.
(b) He is a slow reader .
(c) The day's paper has not yet reached the Grande Isle.
(d) He likes old news, not current news.

5. 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) No one watched her because they knew she was a good swimmer.
(d) He never jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Edna at the service?

2. What happens on Tuesdays in the Pontellier home?

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

4. Around what time does Edna finally get up?

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

(see the answer key)

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