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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Edna at the end of this story?
(a) Back on Esplanade Street, with Leonce
(b) In the ocean, physically too tired to swim back
(c) Having dinner with Victor and Mariequita
(d) On a ship to Mexico

2. What kind of woman is Edna not?
(a) A mean woman
(b) A crazy woman
(c) A mother-woman
(d) A career woman

3. Mr. Pontellier thinks something's wrong with Edna because:
(a) She forgets her housework, comes in late and does not associate with anyone.
(b) She paints disturbing portraits.
(c) She is speaking in French most of the time.
(d) She has lost much weight.

4. What does opening up to Madame Ratignolle do for Edna?
(a) She wishes she had a psychiatrist to talk to.
(b) It makes her want to pack up and go home.
(c) It muddles her like wine, or like a first breath of freedom.
(d) It makes her realize her life is full.

5. Whose wedding does Edna refuse to attend?
(a) The Colonel's wedding
(b) Adele's sister's wedding
(c) Leonce's sister's wedding
(d) Her sister's wedding

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victor say has changed Edna?

2. Was Edna a good swimming student?

3. What does Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?

4. Who does Mrs. Highcamp think her daughter would like?

5. Most of all, what did Edna gain?

(see the answer key)

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