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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. Who has written to Mademoiselle Reisz asking about Edna?

2. Who arrives at Mademoiselle Reisz's while Edna waits there alone?

3. The Colonel is an expert at concocting:

4. Why does Edna have to suddenly leave Robert?

5. What does the doctor explain about women to Mr. Pontellier?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

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

8. Why does Edna enjoy horse racing so much?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Alcee call Edna's new home the "pigeon-house"? Is the term symbolic in any way?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

While on Grande Isle, Edna says she could never give herself for her children. She could give just about anything such as possessions and money, but not herself. What did she mean by that?

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