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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe Edna's feelings for her own children?
(a) She is not fond of them at all.
(b) She is fond of them in an uneven, impulsive way.
(c) She is fond of them because the law says she should be.
(d) She adores them completely.

2. Why are there no recent adult photographs of Robert at his mother's home?
(a) He does not like the way he has turned out.
(b) He does not believe in photographs.
(c) He stopped having them taken when he had to pay for them himself.
(d) He has not found a photographer he likes.

3. In retrospect, how does Edna feel about stomping on her wedding ring?
(a) Perfectly fine
(b) Foolish
(c) She still cannot believe she did such a thing
(d) Vindicated

4. How does Mrs. Pontellier react when her husband comes home from Klein's?
(a) Angry that he is home so late
(b) With little interest
(c) Surprised that he is home so early
(d) With great enthusiasm

5. What does Madame Ratignolle do to Edna that she first finds unsettling?
(a) She is very physically affectionate.
(b) She never looks Edna in the eye when speaking to her.
(c) She rubs Edna's belly whenever she wants to.
(d) She speaks to Edna in a very mean tone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does opening up to Madame Ratignolle do for Edna?

2. On what street do the Pontelliers live?

3. How does Mr. Pontellier view his home?

4. Was Edna a good swimming student?

5. As Edna walks around town, who occupies her thoughts?

Short Essay Questions

1. If Edna were to tell Leonce how she really felt, would he understand? Would he listen? How would she tell him so it would get through to him?

2. Is Leonce at all upset that his wife has been away with another man?

3. Mrs. Pontellier and Madame Ratignolle have a heated argument in which Edna says she would be willing to give up anything for her children except for herself. What does she mean by this? And why does it upset Madame Ratignolle so much?

4. Why does Edna cry so hard after her husband scolds her for being what he considers a neglectful mother?

5. The author says that Edna's will had blazed up. However, Leonce has a strong will, too. What is going on in this chapter? How is the Pontellier marriage changing?

6. Describe Edna's feelings when she learns Robert is leaving for Mexico.

7. Why does Adele urge Robert not to pursue Edna?

8. What is the purpose of Mariequita in this part of the story?

9. What is the first impression the author gives of Mr. Pontellier?

10. Despite his sudden departure, and the way in which she found out he was leaving, Edna really misses him. Why is his absence so painful for her?

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