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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) An orange she plucked from a tree
(b) A pillow
(c) A frying pan
(d) Her shoe

2. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?
(a) No particular reasons
(b) He cannot afford cigars.
(c) He thinks it makes him look good.
(d) He cannot afford pipes.

3. Edna tells Robert that he:
(a) Looks much like his brother
(b) Needs to stay at the pigeon house and lock the doors
(c) Should not stay with her; it will never work out
(d) Awoke her last summer from a life-long stupid dream

4. Where is Robert when Edna discovers his plan?
(a) On his way to Mexico
(b) In an adjacent room
(c) In the same room
(d) On the beach

5. How does Edna react to the note?
(a) She thinks Robert has lost his mind so she goes to sleep.
(b) She is devastated. She does not sleep all night.
(c) She is not upset. She knew this would happen.
(d) She thinks it is a joke and laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Pontellier view his home?

2. What does Edna do at Madame Antoine's?

3. Why does Edna choose to remain in the hammock?

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

5. How do the Pontellier children feel about their house being renovated?

(see the answer key)

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