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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?
(a) They bake a pie together.
(b) They debate the merits of American literature.
(c) She sits in the hammock and Robert smokes, in silence.
(d) They play games with the children.

2. Describe Mr. Ratignolle:
(a) Salt of the earth, cheerful, good hearted with common sense
(b) Quiet, stoic
(c) Overly talkative
(d) Dark, somber, not given to saying much to anyone

3. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?
(a) He takes it into serious consideration.
(b) He is taken aback at how serious and persistent she is.
(c) He writes a list of reasons why he should do as he pleases.
(d) He playfully ignores her request and accuses her of being jealous.

4. As Edna walks around town, who occupies her thoughts?
(a) Leonce
(b) Raoul
(c) Alphonse
(d) Robert

5. Rather than paint, what does Mr. Pontellier think his wife should be doing?
(a) Going back to school
(b) Looking after the children and household
(c) Getting a job
(d) Volunteering at a hospital

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Montel be next month?

2. What does Edna want to do with Madame Ratignolle?

3. Why does Edna tell Victor to stop singing?

4. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?

5. How does Edna feel upon leaving the Ratignolles?

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