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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Awakening, Chapters 36-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Edna not apologize?
(a) Her honesty.
(b) Her desire for a divorce.
(c) Her desire for independence.
(d) Her desire to go away with Robert.

2. Why does Edna feel regret about her infidelity?
(a) That she is not unfaithful because of love.
(b) That her husband will be hurt.
(c) That the children will be hurt.
(d) That she will now have a bad reputation.

3. About what does Edna ask Robert concerning letters?
(a) Why he did not write her.
(b) Why he sent more letters to his mother than to her.
(c) She doesn't ask him about his letters.
(d) Why all his letters were so prosaic.

4. Where does Edna plan to move?
(a) Into a smaller house nearby.
(b) Grand Isle.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) New York.

5. What does Robert help Edna do?
(a) Fold clean clothes.
(b) Put Étienne to bed.
(c) Make tea.
(d) Put up the dinner dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Edna tell at dinner when Dr. Mandalet visits?

2. What does Edna promise Madame Ratignolle?

3. How is Edna going to pay for her move?

4. What does Mr. Pontellier learn one week about Edna's visitation day?

5. Who stays behind after the dinner party?

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