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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Pontellier's eyes.
(a) It is impossible to see her eyes hidden behind sunglasses
(b) Green and grayish at the same time
(c) Dull, slow, blue like the sky
(d) Quick, bright, yellowish brown, about the color of her hair

2. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?
(a) He had heard of it through a friend, thought he should see it.
(b) He is in search of a job.
(c) He spends every summer vacation there with his mother.
(d) He likes to spend time with old women.

3. Why does Robert smoke cigarettes?
(a) No particular reasons
(b) He cannot afford cigars.
(c) He thinks it makes him look good.
(d) He cannot afford pipes.

4. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?
(a) To leave the Grande Isle
(b) To leave Edna Pontellier alone
(c) To get a part-time job
(d) To find someone his own age

5. What do the Farival twins perform at the Grand Isle celebration?
(a) A duet from Zampa on the piano
(b) A duet from a Puccini opera
(c) A scene from La Traviata
(d) A skit they wrote about an evil king

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Mr. Pontellier realizes Edna will not come to bed, what does he do?

2. Describe Madame Antoine:

3. Does Mrs. Pontellier feel comfortable in the company of Creoles?

4. What does Madame Ratignolle do to Edna that she first finds unsettling?

5. What has Robert done pretty much every summer at Grande Isle?

(see the answer key)

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