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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 Mr. Pontellier save his public image?
(a) By running off to Europe
(b) By putting a notice in the paper announcing his family's upcoming sojourn
(c) By putting a notice in the paper announcing his company's success
(d) By calling friends and begging for their pity

2. Around what time does Edna finally get up?
(a) Noon the next day
(b) About one hour before dawn
(c) At the same time she always does, seven a.m.
(d) Two in the morning

3. When talking to both Adele and Edna, Robert is jovial and jokes often. Is he this way when alone with Edna?
(a) No, he is not.
(b) It depends on whether her husband is in the room.
(c) Yes, he is.
(d) The author gives few clues as to how he behaves when alone with Edna.

4. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?
(a) To leave the Grande Isle
(b) To find someone his own age
(c) To leave Edna Pontellier alone
(d) To get a part-time job

5. What does Victor take from Mrs. Highcamp?
(a) Her scarf
(b) Her skirt
(c) Her cane
(d) Her purse

Short Answer Questions

1. Rather than paint, what does Mr. Pontellier think his wife should be doing?

2. What effect does music generally have on Edna?

3. The Colonel is an expert at concocting:

4. What does Edna do after Alcee leaves?

5. Describe Mr. Ratignolle:

(see the answer key)

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