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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edna throw at Robert?
(a) A pillow
(b) An orange she plucked from a tree
(c) Her shoe
(d) A frying pan

2. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?
(a) The day's paper has not yet reached the Grande Isle.
(b) He is too cheap to buy the day's paper.
(c) He is a slow reader .
(d) He likes old news, not current news.

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

4. Who is Edna thinking of when she returns home?
(a) Robert
(b) Her sons
(c) The Colonel
(d) Leonce

5. What is her overwhelming feeling after kissing Alcee?
(a) A feeling of inevitablity
(b) A feeling of irresponsibility
(c) A feeling of excitement
(d) A feeling of lightness

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?

2. What is Madame Antoine cooking for dinner?

3. What is singing in French and a little Spanish?

4. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?

5. What does Victor say has changed Edna?

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