1. Why does Edna feel a pang of jealousy toward Madame Lebrun?
(a) She is a better painter than Edna.
(b) She is more beautiful than Edna.
(c) She is richer than Edna.
(d) Robert wrote to his mother but not to Edna.

2. Why does Mr. Pontellier not try to persuade Edna to go to the wedding?
(a) He is following the doctor's advice to let her do as she likes.
(b) He does not want to bring her.
(c) He thinks it will get him out of going as well.
(d) He thinks she needs to stay back and look after the house.

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

4. Describe Madame Antoine:
(a) Short, stout, angry and scary like a guard dog
(b) Fat, walks heavily and clumsily, speaks no English but is warm and friendly
(c) Thin, walks elegantly and speaks beautiful English
(d) Short, with a rather unforgettable face

5. What does Mr. Pontellier send home to his wife while he is away?
(a) A basket filled with exquisite candies and fancy foods
(b) A basket filled with wine bottles
(c) A basket filled with instructions on how she should behave
(d) A basket filled with eggs