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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Athénaïse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Bobinôt and Calixta and Alcée Laballière and Clarisse?
(a) Four siblings.
(b) Four friends.
(c) Two couples in the story.
(d) Four characters in a fairy tale told to the child in the story.

2. Why does Edna feel regret about her infidelity?
(a) That she is not unfaithful because of love.
(b) That her husband will be hurt.
(c) That the children will be hurt.
(d) That she will now have a bad reputation.

3. How does Victor upset Edna at the dinner party?
(a) He tells Edna that Mr. Pontellier is not in New York, but rather at his mistress's house in New Orleans.
(b) He tells Edna Robert has married a Spanish woman.
(c) He sings a song Robert used to sing.
(d) He tells Edna Robert has married an Italian woman.

4. What makes Athénaïse decide to return to Cazeau?
(a) She is lonely.
(b) She learns she is pregnant.
(c) She has no money.
(d) She is in trouble with some shady characters.

5. Where does Athénaïse go when she leaves Cazeau a second time?
(a) Charleston.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Lafayette.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the only items Edna takes on her move?

2. Where does Edna plan to move?

3. Of what is Cazeau reminded when he goes to fetch his wife?

4. What kind of woman does Edna tell Alcée she is?

5. What does Alcée give to Edna?

(see the answer key)

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