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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Pontellier take the news of his wife's move?
(a) Well--he expected it.
(b) With bewilderment
(c) With unqualified disapproval and remonstrance
(d) With joy

3. And what does Leonce do when Edna asks him to come to bed?
(a) He stays behind to finish smoking his cigar.
(b) He stays behind to have another round of wine.
(c) He ignores her and reads the newspaper.
(d) He comes immediately.

4. Why does it anger Mr. Pontellier so much that Edna went out on Tuesday?
(a) He hates anything out of the ordinary.
(b) He is actually not that angry but sarcastic.
(c) He has a short fuse.
(d) He thinks it will hurt his business and reputation.

5. What does Madame Ratignolle think of the Mexicans?
(a) She knows nothing of them and is very curious.
(b) They are a treacherous, unscrupulous and revengeful people.
(c) They are the most delightful people she knows.
(d) She confuses them with the Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?

2. Who approaches Mr. Pontellier underneath a white sunshade?

3. At the last moment, which two guests do not show up at Edna's dinner party?

4. Who is very fond of Robert?

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

(see the answer key)

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