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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe Madame Antoine:
(a) Thin, walks elegantly and speaks beautiful English
(b) Short, with a rather unforgettable face
(c) Fat, walks heavily and clumsily, speaks no English but is warm and friendly
(d) Short, stout, angry and scary like a guard dog

2. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?
(a) That they have a secret
(b) That they are sweethearts
(c) That they should separate immediately
(d) That they would make good foster parents

3. What effect does music generally have on Edna?
(a) None. She hates music.
(b) It has a way of evoking pictures in her mind.
(c) Sedative. It makes her sleepy.
(d) It has a way of making her anxious.

4. Mr. Pontellier thinks something's wrong with Edna because:
(a) She forgets her housework, comes in late and does not associate with anyone.
(b) She paints disturbing portraits.
(c) She has lost much weight.
(d) She is speaking in French most of the time.

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. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?

2. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?

3. In retrospect, how does Edna feel about stomping on her wedding ring?

4. Where does Robert take Edna to recover?

5. Who does Mr. Pontellier drop in to visit in town one morning?

(see the answer key)

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