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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Pair of Silk Stockings.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Robert take Edna to Madame Antoine's home?
(a) To have Edna's portrait drawn.
(b) To introduce her to Madame Antoine.
(c) To seduce her.
(d) Edna is feeling ill.

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

4. Where does Edna ask Robert go with her the morning after the swim?
(a) The breaker.
(b) Chênière Caminada.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) To visit a voodoo practitioner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Edna's family opposed to marriage to Léonce?

2. What is one other Chopin piece in which Gouvernail appears?

3. What does Mildred want to try?

4. About what does Edna ask Robert concerning letters?

5. Of what is Cazeau reminded when he goes to fetch his wife?

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