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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. Edna and Robert finally kiss. Who made the first move?
(a) Robert
(b) The author does not say.
(c) They moved toward one another at exactly the same time.
(d) Edna

2. How does Robert react to the sight of Alcee's photograph?
(a) Quizzically
(b) With coolness
(c) Sadly
(d) Angrily

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

4. Describe the nature of Robert's and Edna's conversation:
(a) Very intellectual
(b) Very proper and polite
(c) As if they had never left each other
(d) A bit awkward, mostly small talk

5. What does Edna receive with her husband's letter of disapproval?
(a) Instructions to contact an architect to remodel their house
(b) Instructions to contact a lawyer to start their divorce
(c) Instructions on how to get to this mother's house
(d) Nothing

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Robert give for not writing to Edna?

2. What does Victor talk about with Mariequita?

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

4. What does Victor take from Mrs. Highcamp?

5. What is Edna's father's reason for coming to town?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Robert not write to Edna from Mexico?

2. Edna tells Mademoiselle Reisz that she is going to move out of her house and that she is in love with Robert. Are either of these actions wise?

3. Is Leonce at all worried about the breakup of his marriage emotionally? Is he making arrangements to hide his real feelings?

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

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

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

7. Why does Madame Ratignolle urge Edna to think of her children?

8. Is the Colonel, Edna's father, right to think that if she and her husband spent more time together in the evenings at home, they would have a stronger marriage?

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

10. Did the author give any warning that this love affair might not end happily?

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