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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Awakening, Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Edna feel she is acting?
(a) Brave.
(b) Foolish.
(c) On impulse.
(d) Childish.

2. What is the opening setting for the novelette The Awakening?
(a) Grand Isle, Louisiana.
(b) Charleston, South Carolina.
(c) Grand Isle, Georgia.
(d) Mobile, Alabama.

3. Of what does Robert often daydream?
(a) Finding a cure for his mother's illness.
(b) Going to make his fortune in Mexico.
(c) Going to make a fortune in Australia.
(d) Finding a wife as pretty as Edna.

4. How does Edna speak to her husband?
(a) Sharply.
(b) She refuses to speak to him at all.
(c) Sensually.
(d) Sweetly.

5. What habit does Robert do every summer?
(a) Swims to the outer islands.
(b) Goes into the Rockies hiking.
(c) Goes to Canada to purchase new hunting guns.
(d) Attaches himself to a different female guest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Mademoiselle Reisz?

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

4. What does Edna do that terrifies her?

5. What does Madame Ratignolle ask Robert to do?

(see the answer key)

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