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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Désirée's Baby.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mildred Orme?
(a) A scholarly, twenty-year-old woman, who is staying at a country farm.
(b) A fairy.
(c) A veterinarian.
(d) A matronly woman with 6 children.

2. What does Edna decide to do about Robert?
(a) Avoid him.
(b) Try harder to convince him to go away with her.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Tell her husband she is leaving him for Robert.

3. What does Mildred want to try?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Driving a tractor.
(c) Horseback riding.
(d) Knitting.

4. Who is at Mademoiselle Reisz's home when Edna goes for a visit?
(a) Léonce.
(b) Robert.
(c) No one; she is not home.
(d) Victor.

5. What does Mildred decide to do?
(a) Apply for a nanny's position.
(b) Leave the farm.
(c) Marry the farmhand.
(d) Go to a convent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pontellier find that surprises him when he returns to the cottage?

2. What explanation does Edna give Robert for having a photo of Alcée in her house?

3. What does Mr. Pontellier want?

4. How does Edna feel when her children go to stay with their grandmother and Léonce is in New York?

5. When does Mr. Pontellier arrive at the cottage after the swim?

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