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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 kind of woman is Edna not?
(a) A mother-woman
(b) A crazy woman
(c) A career woman
(d) A mean woman

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

3. Describe Mr. Ratignolle:
(a) Salt of the earth, cheerful, good hearted with common sense
(b) Overly talkative
(c) Dark, somber, not given to saying much to anyone
(d) Quiet, stoic

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

5. How does Edna feel upon leaving the Ratignolles?
(a) Profoundly changed
(b) Depressed rather than soothed
(c) Eager to go back
(d) Soothed and sleepy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victor say has changed Edna?

2. What has Robert done pretty much every summer at Grande Isle?

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

4. What effect has Alcee had on Edna?

5. Where is Mr. Pontellier eager to go the next day?

(see the answer key)

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