2. Why did Robert leave Mexico?
(a) He contracted a strange disease.
(b) He could not find work.
(c) He ran out of money.
(d) The Mexicans were not very congenial.

3. What is a griffe?
(a) A French quarter grifter
(b) A person uniquely gifted in voodoo
(c) It is short for Giraffe.
(d) A person of mixed-race heritage, typically mulatto and American Indian parentage

4. How does Mr. Pontellier save his public image?
(a) By calling friends and begging for their pity
(b) By putting a notice in the paper announcing his company's success
(c) By putting a notice in the paper announcing his family's upcoming sojourn
(d) By running off to Europe

5. What does Victor take from Mrs. Highcamp?
(a) Her scarf
(b) Her cane
(c) Her skirt
(d) Her purse

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Pontellier take the news of his wife's move?

2. Whose wedding does Edna refuse to attend?

3. Why does Edna have to suddenly leave Robert?

4. What does Adele tell Edna to do?

5. Where is Edna at the end of this story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is the dinner party a grand affair?

2. Once Edna has decided to move, does she want to discuss it with Leonce?

3. Why does Edna feel strong and confident in the pigeon-house?

4. After her disappointing evening with Robert, what does Edna initially do?

5. Why does Edna enjoy horse racing so much?

6. Edna and Mademoiselle Reisz have a spirited discussion when they meet again. Describe the things they say to one another. Is this a pair of women who really like each other?

7. Why does Mademoiselle Reisz play the Chopin piece? Is this an instance of foreshadowing?

8. Why does Edna call her move and dinner party a "coup d'etat"?

9. Why does Mr. Pontellier talk to Dr. Mandelet about Edna? Why can he not talk to his wife himself?

10. Why does Edna not want to attend her sister's wedding?

(see the answer keys)

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