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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna receive with her husband's letter of disapproval?

2. Where does Arobin urge Edna to go with him?

3. Describe Alcee's kiss with Edna:

4. Whose wedding does Edna refuse to attend?

5. Of what does Edna speak with authority?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Edna need to know so much about Robert's tobacco pouch?

3. Why does the photo of Alcee Arobin upset Robert so much when he goes back to the pigeon-house with her?

4. Why does Edna enjoy horse racing so much?

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. Is the dinner party a grand affair?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story begins at Grand Isle and ends there. Why?

Essay Topic 2

As the story progresses, Edna chooses independence over marriage. Did she do the right thing? What, if anything, did she lose? What did she gain?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of Chapter 33, Robert and Edna sit in silence. He has called her cruel. Has Edna changed too much for him?

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