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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. Who pledges devotion to Edna in a letter?
(a) Robert.
(b) Her husband.
(c) No one.
(d) Alcée.

2. Who is Mariequita?
(a) A young woman to whom Robert speaks on the boat.
(b) Edna's maid.
(c) Mr. Pontellier's secretary.
(d) Madame Ratignolle's nanny.

3. Why does Edna have to leave Robert suddenly?
(a) Madame Ratignolle dies giving birth.
(b) Madame Ratignolle is in labor.
(c) She is too distraught to stay with him.
(d) Léonce sends a servant over to fetch her.

4. What does Edna do that terrifies her?
(a) Falls down the stairs.
(b) Swims out too far in the Gulf.
(c) Plays the piano in front of many others.
(d) Drops her baby.

5. What does Mr. Pontellier find that surprises him when he returns to the cottage?
(a) Edna is in the hammock.
(b) Edna is still awake.
(c) Edna is not home.
(d) Edna is asleep in the children's room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edna think Robert does not love her?

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

3. What is the opening setting for the novelette The Awakening?

4. By what was Edna taken regarding Léonce before they marry?

5. Of what does Edna remind Robert?

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