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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 Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?
(a) Her situation in life
(b) Her relationship with her husband
(c) Her illness
(d) Her pregnancy

2. As Edna walks around town, who occupies her thoughts?
(a) Raoul
(b) Alphonse
(c) Robert
(d) Leonce

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

4. What does Edna do at Madame Antoine's?
(a) She sleeps.
(b) She cleans the house.
(c) She reads books.
(d) She helps cook.

5. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?
(a) She sits in the hammock and Robert smokes, in silence.
(b) They bake a pie together.
(c) They play games with the children.
(d) They debate the merits of American literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pontellier promise to bring back for his sons?

2. Who does Robert ask to perform for Mrs. Pontellier?

3. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?

4. What does Victor take from Mrs. Highcamp?

5. Was Edna a good swimming student?

(see the answer key)

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