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

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

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

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

5. Who does Edna miss at her party?
(a) Mademoiselle Reisz.
(b) Madame Ratignolle.
(c) Madame Lebrun.
(d) Robert.

6. What does the character experience?
(a) Ascension.
(b) Exhilaration.
(c) Hunger, thirst and danger.
(d) Happiness.

7. About what is Edna pleased to have broken?
(a) A pair of earrings Léonce gave her.
(b) A vase.
(c) A decorative plate.
(d) Her vows.

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

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

10. What does Dr. Mandelet ask about Edna?
(a) If she has been associating with women who want equal rights.
(b) If she could be having an affair.
(c) If she has tried to kill herself.
(d) If she could be pregnant.

11. What does Dr. Mandelet say he will do?
(a) Talk to Edna's maid.
(b) Examine Edna.
(c) Come to dinner to observe Edna.
(d) Prescribe some pills.

12. Where does Edna take her father when he visits?
(a) To visit Robert.
(b) To Madame Ratignolle's for an evening of music.
(c) To see her painting show.
(d) To Mademoiselle Reisz for an evening of music.

13. By what was Edna taken regarding Léonce before they marry?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His devotion.
(c) His constant travels to exotic places.
(d) His charm.

14. What does Léonce Pontellier send Edna after he returns to the city?
(a) A letter with a poem.
(b) A gift.
(c) Money.
(d) Divorce papers.

15. Where do the Pontelliers live in the non-summer months?
(a) Charleston.
(b) Lafayette.
(c) Mobile.
(d) New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edna speak to her husband?

2. What is the main character in this story?

3. What does Madame Ratignolle tell Edna when Edna returns?

4. What is the only thing that makes Edna happy since Robert left?

5. What does Edna do that terrifies her?

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