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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Pontellier's eyes.
(a) It is impossible to see her eyes hidden behind sunglasses
(b) Dull, slow, blue like the sky
(c) Quick, bright, yellowish brown, about the color of her hair
(d) Green and grayish at the same time

2. Who does Edna search for?
(a) Mariequita
(b) Madame Antoine
(c) Victor Lebrun
(d) Mademoiselle Reisz

3. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?
(a) That they have a secret
(b) That they would make good foster parents
(c) That they should separate immediately
(d) That they are sweethearts

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

5. Why does Edna choose to remain in the hammock?
(a) She has always preferred hammocks to beds.
(b) She likes the salty air.
(c) She feels that her will had blazed up, stubborn and resistant.
(d) She thinks it may make Leonce romantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over whom did Victor and Robert once fight?

2. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?

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

4. What does Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?

5. According to Mademoiselle Reisz, who is Madame Lebrun's favorite child?

(see the answer key)

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