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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 characteristic of the Creoles "impresses" Mrs. Pontellier?
(a) Their ability to drink a lot
(b) Their endurance especially when swimming
(c) Their literary knowledge
(d) Their entire absence of prudery

2. Does Robert know that Edna is reading his letters to Mademoiselle Reisz?
(a) Yes, that is why he keeps writing
(b) It is possible but not clear
(c) Yes but he does not seem to care
(d) No, or he would stop writing

3. What does Mr. Pontellier promise to bring back for his sons?
(a) Bourbon balls
(b) Ice cream
(c) Bonbons and peanuts
(d) Candies and walnuts

4. What does Victor say has changed Edna?
(a) Her new confidence
(b) Her sense of style
(c) His being around her
(d) The city atmosphere

5. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?
(a) He is in search of a job.
(b) He likes to spend time with old women.
(c) He spends every summer vacation there with his mother.
(d) He had heard of it through a friend, thought he should see it.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the advice of Dr. Mandelet, what does Leonce decide to do?

2. What does Leonce believe is a way to become rich?

3. Who, according to Madame Ratignolle, was naughty?

4. Who does Mr. Pontellier drop in to visit in town one morning?

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

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