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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Edna remind Robert?
(a) That he is going to teach her to float on the waves the next morning.
(b) That they spent the entire day together.
(c) That he is going to Mexico the next morning.
(d) That he is to talk to Mr. Pontellier the next day.

2. Where does Edna take her father when he visits?
(a) To Mademoiselle Reisz for an evening of music.
(b) To see her painting show.
(c) To Madame Ratignolle's for an evening of music.
(d) To visit Robert.

3. What does Léonce write to Edna?
(a) He wants a divorce.
(b) That he disapproves of her move.
(c) He orders her to move back to his home.
(d) That he is worried about the children.

4. Why does Edna think Robert does not love her?
(a) He has been in town for two days and has not visited her.
(b) He refuses to see her when she goes to his house.
(c) He is engaged.
(d) He has married.

5. Who is Dr. Mandelet?
(a) A good psychiatrist.
(b) Mr. Pontellier's physician and frirend.
(c) A voodoo practitioner.
(d) Robert's physician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna begin attending?

2. About what does Edna ask Robert concerning letters?

3. Who stays behind after the dinner party?

4. Why does Mildred feel ashamed?

5. What does Mildred want to try?

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