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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Pontellier stop reading his newspaper?
(a) He cannot read it with any
(b) His back hurts and he is uncomfortable.
(c) He gets a telephone call.
(d) He gets a telegraph.

2. What does Madame Ratignolle beg Robert to do?
(a) Fix her house
(b) Start an affair with Edna
(c) Babsyit her children
(d) Accompany her to the house

3. Was Edna a good swimming student?
(a) No. Robert was frustrated and thought it was futile to teach her.
(b) No one has seen her swim, so no one can say.
(c) She was outstanding.
(d) Decent. Robert thought she needed more lessons.

4. Who does Robert ask to perform for Mrs. Pontellier?
(a) Madame Lebrun
(b) Mr. Pontellier
(c) Madame Ratignolle
(d) Mademoiselle Reisz

5. Edna gradually awakens, as if from a dream to feel:
(a) That she really is in a dream
(b) The realities pressing into her soul
(c) Like she should sleep and dream more
(d) That it is better to sleep in a real bed

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?

2. What does Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?

3. What does Edna do that surprises everyone?

4. Edna wonders how many years she has slept. Robert says:

5. What does Robert do while Mrs. Pontellier paints?

(see the answer key)

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