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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How soon will Robert depart?
(a) That night
(b) Within minutes
(c) The next day
(d) In a fortnight

2. Why are there no recent adult photographs of Robert at his mother's home?
(a) He does not believe in photographs.
(b) He does not like the way he has turned out.
(c) He has not found a photographer he likes.
(d) He stopped having them taken when he had to pay for them himself.

3. How has Robert's going away affected Edna?
(a) She has lost her appetite and is losing weight.
(b) She feels like she is going mad.
(c) It has taken the brightness, the color, the meaning out of everything.
(d) She is not entirely sure yet.

4. The news of Robert's departure upsets Edna so much she goes to:
(a) The beach
(b) The train station
(c) Her room
(d) The neighbor's dinner party

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?

2. As they sail to the Cheniere Caminada, how does Edna feel?

3. What does Adele Ratignolle urge Robert to do?

4. What is Edna realizing about herself?

5. Describe Mrs. Pontellier's eyes.

(see the answer key)

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