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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Robert done pretty much every summer at Grande Isle?
(a) Gone fishing
(b) He has built a house.
(c) He has written a novel.
(d) He would devote himself to one married woman.

2. Who is the embodiment of every womanly grace and charm?
(a) Celestine
(b) Adele Ratignolle
(c) The Woman in Black
(d) Madame Lebrun

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

4. Where is Mr. Pontellier eager to go the next day?
(a) Wall Street, to conduct business
(b) Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans
(c) Easy Street, to open a bar
(d) Carondelet Street, the business center of the city

5. Does Mrs. Pontellier feel comfortable in the company of Creoles?
(a) Absolutely
(b) She does not give it much thought.
(c) Not entirely
(d) Not at all

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Mr. Pontellier is asleep, Mrs. Pontellier leaves the room and:

2. Why is Robert at Grande Isle?

3. Why is Mr. Pontellier reading a day-old newspaper?

4. Mrs. Pontellier talks about:

5. What does Mr. Pontellier send home to his wife while he is away?

(see the answer key)

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