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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Madame Ratignolle complain to Edna?
(a) She thought Alcee was interested in her, not Edna.
(b) She thinks Edna has gone mad.
(c) She has no one else to complain to.
(d) She misses her and has not seen her lately.

2. Once Mr. Pontellier realizes Edna will not come to bed, what does he do?
(a) He goes out and drinks with this male friends.
(b) He runs to the beach and swims alone.
(c) He stays up, drinks wine, and smokes cigars next to her.
(d) He grabs her and carries her upstairs.

3. Where does Arobin urge Edna to go with him?
(a) Bourbon Street
(b) The French Quarter
(c) Paris
(d) Shell Road

4. What does Edna realize about herself after learning of Robert's departure?
(a) She might just take off and join him .
(b) She has always wanted to go to Mexico.
(c) She does not like Robert as much as she thought.
(d) She is experiencing a real infatuation.

5. Who approaches Mr. Pontellier underneath a white sunshade?
(a) The local priest
(b) His wife, Mrs. Edna Pontellier and the young Robert Lebrun
(c) Madame Lebrun and her son Robert
(d) Robert LeBrun and his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame Ratignolle explain the behavior of the Lebruns?

2. After declining Robert's invitation to go to the beach, how does Edna feel?

3. Where will Montel be next month?

4. Where will Edna move?

5. What happens to Edna at the service?

(see the answer key)

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