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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 announcement does Edna make at Mademoiselle Reisz's?
(a) She is going to adopt Mariequita.
(b) She is moving to Paris to study painting.
(c) She is moving out of her house on Esplanade Street.
(d) She is going to start a family with Alcee.

2. Why are there no recent adult photographs of Robert at his mother's home?
(a) He has not found a photographer he likes.
(b) He does not like the way he has turned out.
(c) He does not believe in photographs.
(d) He stopped having them taken when he had to pay for them himself.

3. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say is essential to becoming a true artist?
(a) A courageous and brave soul
(b) Good painting technique
(c) A good education
(d) Passionate experience

4. How does Edna react to the news she learns at dinner?
(a) She has no reaction.
(b) She is delighted.
(c) She is skeptical.
(d) She is shocked.

5. What does Madame Ratignolle do to Edna that she first finds unsettling?
(a) She never looks Edna in the eye when speaking to her.
(b) She is very physically affectionate.
(c) She rubs Edna's belly whenever she wants to.
(d) She speaks to Edna in a very mean tone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does music generally have on Edna?

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

3. Who interrupts Edna's and Robert's meeting?

4. Most of all, what did Edna gain?

5. Does Mrs. Pontellier feel comfortable in the company of Creoles?

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