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

2. According to Mademoiselle Reisz, who is Madame Lebrun's favorite child?
(a) Robert
(b) Victor
(c) Neither son, she loves them equally
(d) A third son who goes unnamed in this novel

3. In retrospect, how does Edna feel about stomping on her wedding ring?
(a) Vindicated
(b) Foolish
(c) She still cannot believe she did such a thing
(d) Perfectly fine

4. What does opening up to Madame Ratignolle do for Edna?
(a) It makes her want to pack up and go home.
(b) She wishes she had a psychiatrist to talk to.
(c) It makes her realize her life is full.
(d) It muddles her like wine, or like a first breath of freedom.

5. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?
(a) To leave the Grande Isle
(b) To get a part-time job
(c) To find someone his own age
(d) To leave Edna Pontellier alone

Short Answer Questions

1. What is singing in French and a little Spanish?

2. What does Mr. Pontellier promise to bring back for his sons?

3. Where is Robert when Edna discovers his plan?

4. What does Mrs. Pontellier overhear Madame Ratignolle relate to Monsieur Farival in great detail?

5. Does Mademoiselle Reisz's performance affect anyone else?

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