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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Edna walks on the beach, what does she realize about Robert?
(a) That eventually he would melt out of her existence
(b) He was much too young for her.
(c) He probably had another girlfriend anyway.
(d) That he was a cad just like Alcee

2. Describe Mrs. Pontellier's eyes.
(a) Dull, slow, blue like the sky
(b) Quick, bright, yellowish brown, about the color of her hair
(c) It is impossible to see her eyes hidden behind sunglasses
(d) Green and grayish at the same time

3. What has Robert done pretty much every summer at Grande Isle?
(a) Gone fishing
(b) He would devote himself to one married woman.
(c) He has written a novel.
(d) He has built a house.

4. Who made the tobacco pouch that Robert carries?
(a) He made it.
(b) Mariequita
(c) A Vera Cruz girl
(d) His mother

5. Why does Edna cry when she listens to Mademoiselle Reisz play the piano?
(a) It elicits the emotions she felt earlier in the summer.
(b) It is too beautiful to imagine.
(c) It reminds her of Leonce.
(d) It is actually awful but she cannot bring herself to say so.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?

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

3. How does Edna react to the note?

4. Who has written to Mademoiselle Reisz asking about Edna?

5. Why does Edna not want to go abroad?

(see the answer key)

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