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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. What does Adele tell Edna to do?
(a) Stay with Leonce no matter what
(b) To go back to Grande Isle
(c) Remember the children
(d) Stay with her until she recovers

2. Leonce tells Edna he will return in March after which they will go where?
(a) California
(b) To Asia
(c) To Africa
(d) Abroad

3. 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

4. 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 is speaking in French most of the time.
(c) She paints disturbing portraits.
(d) She has lost much weight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alcee Arobin?

2. How do the Pontellier children feel about their house being renovated?

3. When does Alcee finally say goodnight to Edna?

4. Who suddenly appears before Victor and Mariequita?

5. What does Edna want to do before dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In addition to her move, what occasion is the group celebrating?

4. Are Robert Lebrun and Alcee Arobin alike? Or are they dramatically different from one another?

5. Describe how Edna feels once she is truly alone.

6. Why does Edna enjoy horse racing so much?

7. Do you think Edna's feelings were Robert were genuine?

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

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

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

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