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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 does Robert jokingly say happened to Mrs. Pontellier when she was in the ocean?
(a) She looked like a shark.
(b) A spirit rose from the Gulf and found her.
(c) He never jokes.
(d) No one watched her because they knew she was a good swimmer.

2. Who is very fond of Robert?
(a) His mother
(b) No one. Everyone dislikes him.
(c) The church parishoners
(d) The Pontellier children

3. What does Edna call the piece she often hears Mademoiselle Reisz play?
(a) Swinging Blues
(b) Sunshine
(c) Solitaire
(d) Solitude

4. Was Edna a good swimming student?
(a) No one has seen her swim, so no one can say.
(b) Decent. Robert thought she needed more lessons.
(c) No. Robert was frustrated and thought it was futile to teach her.
(d) She was outstanding.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Edna realizing about herself?

3. What characteristic of the Creoles "impresses" Mrs. Pontellier?

4. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?

5. What does Robert talk a great deal about?

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