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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. Mr. Pontellier thinks something's wrong with Edna because:
(a) She has lost much weight.
(b) She paints disturbing portraits.
(c) She forgets her housework, comes in late and does not associate with anyone.
(d) She is speaking in French most of the time.

2. Why does Mr. Pontellier not try to persuade Edna to go to the wedding?
(a) He thinks it will get him out of going as well.
(b) He thinks she needs to stay back and look after the house.
(c) He is following the doctor's advice to let her do as she likes.
(d) He does not want to bring her.

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. 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) Every patient complains, so it is not important.
(c) She has lost her mind.
(d) Her husband is the one who matters, not her.

5. When does Alcee finally say goodnight to Edna?
(a) When she orders him to leave
(b) He does not because he stays until the morning.
(c) When she became supple to his gentle seductive entreaties
(d) When she says goodbye first

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna do after Alcee leaves?

2. What does Mademoiselle Reisz say is essential to becoming a true artist?

3. When Edna sees Robert at the cafe, she accuses him of being the embodiment of:

4. Who has written to Mademoiselle Reisz asking about Edna?

5. Who is Mademoiselle Reisz surprised to see at her doorstep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Edna goes to Mademoiselle Reisz's for refuge, as well as to find out the latest news about Robert. What happens when she is at Mademoiselle Reisz's alone, waiting for the pianist, and Robert shows up out of the blue?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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