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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Leonce when Edna returns from the Cheniere?
(a) He is walking along the beach.
(b) He went to Madame Antoine's.
(c) He is at Klein's.
(d) He is now at the Cheniere.

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

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

4. What does Edna realize about herself after learning of Robert's departure?
(a) She is experiencing a real infatuation.
(b) She does not like Robert as much as she thought.
(c) She might just take off and join him .
(d) She has always wanted to go to Mexico.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Pontellier react when her husband comes home from Klein's?

2. What does Edna do that surprises everyone?

3. What characteristic of the Creoles "impresses" Mrs. Pontellier?

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

5. What happens to Edna at the service?

(see the answer key)

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