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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Mrs. Pontellier feel comfortable in the company of Creoles?
(a) She does not give it much thought.
(b) Not entirely
(c) Absolutely
(d) Not at all

2. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?
(a) They are feeling the throbbings of desire.
(b) They have a lot to say but cannot find the right words.
(c) They are allowing anger to fester within themselves.
(d) They are learning to be silent around each other.

3. Once Mr. Pontellier is asleep, Mrs. Pontellier leaves the room and:
(a) Reads a book
(b) Cries almost uncontrollably
(c) Writes letters to her father
(d) Devises a scheme to move out

4. When Edna cannot find Mademoiselle Reisz, who does she go to for help?
(a) The Police
(b) Leonce
(c) Madame Lebrun
(d) Adele Ratignolle

5. What had Edna attempted to learn all summer?
(a) How to memorize poetry
(b) How to swim
(c) How to fish
(d) How to cook

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Pontellier checks in on his sons, he thinks that Raoul has:

2. Was Edna a good swimming student?

3. Who, according to Madame Ratignolle, was naughty?

4. Where is Robert when Edna discovers his plan?

5. Edna gradually awakens, as if from a dream to feel:

(see the answer key)

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