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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Edna walks on the beach, what does she realize about Robert?
(a) That he was a cad just like Alcee
(b) He was much too young for her.
(c) That eventually he would melt out of her existence
(d) He probably had another girlfriend anyway.

2. According to Adele, what is Alcee's reputation?
(a) Very good
(b) Not really known
(c) Respectable
(d) Dreadful

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

4. What does Victor talk about with Mariequita?
(a) Mrs. Highcamp's scarf
(b) His new job
(c) Alcee Arobin
(d) Mrs. Pontellier's dinner party

5. Who suddenly appears before Victor and Mariequita?
(a) Alcee Arobin
(b) Mrs. Pontellier
(c) Mrs. Highcamp
(d) Madame Lebrun

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

7. Does Robert know that Edna is reading his letters to Mademoiselle Reisz?
(a) Yes but he does not seem to care
(b) Yes, that is why he keeps writing
(c) It is possible but not clear
(d) No, or he would stop writing

8. Who is Mademoiselle Reisz surprised to see at her doorstep?
(a) Adele
(b) Robert
(c) Victor
(d) Edna

9. What does the doctor explain about women to Mr. Pontellier?
(a) That it will cost a lot to get his explanation
(b) That they should be locked up
(c) That they cannot be explained
(d) That they should simply ask women to explain themselves

10. Of what does Edna speak with authority?
(a) Gambling
(b) High society
(c) Race horses
(d) Alcohol

11. Why is Doctor Mandelet not bothered by Madame Ratignolle's complaints?
(a) He is used to them and knows she is a loyal patient.
(b) She has lost her mind.
(c) Every patient complains, so it is not important.
(d) Her husband is the one who matters, not her.

12. The Colonel is an expert at concocting:
(a) Odd stories
(b) Strong drinks
(c) Tobacco mixes
(d) Crazy jokes

13. At the last moment, which two guests do not show up at Edna's dinner party?
(a) Adele Ratignolle and Madame Lebrun
(b) Leonce and Dr. Mandelet
(c) Etienne and Raoul
(d) The Colonel and her sister

14. Why does Edna cry when she listens to Mademoiselle Reisz play the piano?
(a) It reminds her of Leonce.
(b) It is actually awful but she cannot bring herself to say so.
(c) It elicits the emotions she felt earlier in the summer.
(d) It is too beautiful to imagine.

15. How do the Pontellier children feel about their house being renovated?
(a) Excited
(b) Confused
(c) They do not understand.
(d) Upset

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the nature of Robert's and Edna's conversation:

2. How does Edna react to the note?

3. What does Victor's kiss on Edna's hand feel like?

4. What does Edna promise before leaving?

5. Why does Mr. Pontellier not try to persuade Edna to go to the wedding?

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