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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Edna feel a pang of jealousy toward Madame Lebrun?
(a) Robert wrote to his mother but not to Edna.
(b) She is more beautiful than Edna.
(c) She is richer than Edna.
(d) She is a better painter than Edna.

2. How soon will Robert depart?
(a) That night
(b) Within minutes
(c) In a fortnight
(d) The next day

3. On what street do the Pontelliers live?
(a) Avocado Street
(b) Esplanade Street
(c) Bourbon Street
(d) Wall Street

4. Who approaches Mr. Pontellier underneath a white sunshade?
(a) Madame Lebrun and her son Robert
(b) His wife, Mrs. Edna Pontellier and the young Robert Lebrun
(c) Robert LeBrun and his wife
(d) The local priest

5. Describe Madame Antoine:
(a) Fat, walks heavily and clumsily, speaks no English but is warm and friendly
(b) Short, with a rather unforgettable face
(c) Thin, walks elegantly and speaks beautiful English
(d) Short, stout, angry and scary like a guard dog

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?

2. Was Edna a good swimming student?

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

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

5. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?

(see the answer key)

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