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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose wedding does Edna refuse to attend?
(a) Robert's.
(b) Edna's sister's.
(c) Léonce's brother's.
(d) Léonce's sister's.

2. What does Edna promise Madame Ratignolle?
(a) That Edna will not invite men into her home unless someone is present.
(b) That Edna will reconsider the move.
(c) That Edna will attend Madame Ratignolle when the baby comes.
(d) That Edna will not have an affair until she is sure.

3. How does Mildred say she can forgive the man who is too forward?
(a) She will not ever forgive him.
(b) If he will leave the farm.
(c) If he marries her.
(d) If she can forgive herself.

4. Who comes to the pigeon house while Robert is there?
(a) Dr. Mandelet.
(b) Alcée.
(c) Mr. Pontellier.
(d) Madame Reisz.

5. What does Désirée do with herself and her baby?
(a) Goes to live with her parents.
(b) Appeals to the priest to intervene.
(c) Kills Armand.
(d) Kills herself and her baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pontellier want?

2. Who adopts Désirée?

3. How does Edna speak to her husband?

4. What does Léonce write to Edna?

5. Why does Robert take Edna to Madame Antoine's home?

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