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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adèle Ratignolle do that Edna would not be comfortable doing?
(a) Wears a bathing suit in public.
(b) Talks about intimate matters to any of her male friends.
(c) Laughs outrageously loudly.
(d) Cries freely in public.

2. What does Léonce fear about Edna?
(a) That she is becoming unstable.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is having an affair.
(d) That she is unrealistic in her expectations.

3. What does Robert say forced him to go to Mexico?
(a) Pressure from his brother.
(b) Pressure from his mother.
(c) His love for Edna.
(d) Pressure from Edna's husband.

4. Why does Léonce scold Edna?
(a) He does not scold her.
(b) She wants to get out of the house.
(c) She wants to go with him to New York.
(d) She wants to go back to the summer cottage.

5. Who is Madame Lebrun?
(a) A famous pianist.
(b) Léonce Pontellier's mother.
(c) The woman who rents out the vacation cottages.
(d) A woman who runs an illicit house.

6. What depresses Edna when she visits Madam Ratignolle?
(a) Nothing; her visits with Madam Ratignolle always cheer her.
(b) Getting out and seeing women moving freely on the streets.
(c) Seeing Madam Ratignolle happy with her husband.
(d) Seeing how happy Madam Ratignolle's children are.

7. What explanation does Edna give Robert for having a photo of Alcée in her house?
(a) She offers no explanation.
(b) She is having an affair with him.
(c) She is sketching him.
(d) She likes his face.

8. What warms the character?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A fire.
(c) A sunbeam.
(d) A candle.

9. What is the first kiss to which Edna has ever responded?
(a) She says she has never really responded to any kiss.
(b) The first one from her husband.
(c) One from Alcée.
(d) The one Robert gave her during the summer.

10. What will Edna do before she moves?
(a) Go to counseling with her husband.
(b) Find another nanny for the children.
(c) Host a farewell dinner.
(d) Host a wedding reception for her sister.

11. Why is Edna jealous of Madame Lebrun?
(a) She paints much better than Edna.
(b) Because Robert writes her a letter and not Edna.
(c) She has a large inheritance and is independent.
(d) She is having an affair with Edna's husband.

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

13. What does the character finally do?
(a) Leaps off the tree and flies.
(b) Ventures completely into the outside world.
(c) Lets itself die.
(d) Seeks vengeance against its master.

14. In what faith is Edna raised?
(a) Catholic.
(b) None.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Episcopal.

15. What does Edna promise Madame Ratignolle?
(a) That Edna will not invite men into her home unless someone is present.
(b) That Edna will not have an affair until she is sure.
(c) That Edna will attend Madame Ratignolle when the baby comes.
(d) That Edna will reconsider the move.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Robert often daydream?

2. Where do the Pontelliers live in the non-summer months?

3. How does Victor upset Edna at the dinner party?

4. What does Edna say to Robert about Léonce setting her free to marry Robert?

5. Where does the character crouch?

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