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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Pontellier view his home?
(a) He is not one to be interested in a house.
(b) With great modesty
(c) He wishes it were smaller.
(d) With great pride

2. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?
(a) He playfully ignores her request and accuses her of being jealous.
(b) He is taken aback at how serious and persistent she is.
(c) He writes a list of reasons why he should do as he pleases.
(d) He takes it into serious consideration.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna throw at Robert?

2. In retrospect, how does Edna feel about stomping on her wedding ring?

3. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?

4. What happens to Edna at the service?

5. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say to Edna after her performance?

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