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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?
(a) Her relationship with her husband
(b) Her situation in life
(c) Her illness
(d) Her pregnancy

2. 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

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

4. When Mr. Pontellier checks in on his sons, he thinks that Raoul has:
(a) A strange animal with him
(b) Been having nightmares
(c) A bizarre disease
(d) A fever

5. How has Robert's going away affected Edna?
(a) It has taken the brightness, the color, the meaning out of everything.
(b) She feels like she is going mad.
(c) She is not entirely sure yet.
(d) She has lost her appetite and is losing weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor explain about women to Mr. Pontellier?

2. Describe Mr. Ratignolle:

3. How soon will Robert depart?

4. What does Robert talk a great deal about?

5. What effect has Alcee had on Edna?

(see the answer key)

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