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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert do while Mrs. Pontellier paints?
(a) He paints, too.
(b) He tickles her.
(c) He becomes very silent.
(d) He often rests his head on her arm.

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

3. What does Edna do when her husband orders her to come inside?
(a) She refuses to obey him.
(b) She suggests they take a walk.
(c) She obeys him instantly.
(d) She asks if they can get a larger cottage.

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

5. What does Madame Ratignolle mean when she talks about her condition?
(a) Her relationship with her husband
(b) Her illness
(c) Her pregnancy
(d) Her situation in life

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?

2. What do Robert and Edna do before Mr. Pontellier returns to the cottage?

3. Mrs. Pontellier talks about:

4. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?

5. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?

(see the answer key)

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