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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Edna has fallen from her high position in society, what does she feel has improved?
(a) She has more angst which offers more art.
(b) Her confidence.
(c) Her ability to judge people more accurately.
(d) She has risen in a spiritual sense.

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

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

4. When does Mr. Pontellier arrive at the cottage after the swim?
(a) Around 11.
(b) 3 a.m.
(c) With Edna.
(d) By light the next morning.

5. Where does Mildred want the farm worker who retrieves her papers to take her?
(a) To Eurpoe.
(b) To a dance.
(c) To the movies.
(d) To church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what does Edna ask Robert concerning letters?

3. What does Désirée husband do soon after their first child is born?

4. What does Robert help Edna do?

5. Who is Dr. Mandelet?

(see the answer key)

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