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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Edna learn once she joins the others for dinner?
(a) That Robert is going to Mexico
(b) That Robert is going to New York
(c) That Robert is going to Europe
(d) That Robert is actually married to Mariequita

2. What were some of the reasons Edna decided to marry Leonce Pontellier?
(a) He was completely different from her father.
(b) He was wealthy beyond her imagination.
(c) He was irresitibly handsome and charming.
(d) Her father and sister were violently opposed to him.

3. What does Mr. Pontellier promise to bring back for his sons?
(a) Ice cream
(b) Bourbon balls
(c) Candies and walnuts
(d) Bonbons and peanuts

4. What had Edna attempted to learn all summer?
(a) How to cook
(b) How to memorize poetry
(c) How to swim
(d) How to fish

5. What does the doctor explain about women to Mr. Pontellier?
(a) That they should simply ask women to explain themselves
(b) That it will cost a lot to get his explanation
(c) That they cannot be explained
(d) That they should be locked up

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert talk a great deal about?

2. Who is Alcee Arobin?

3. On what street do the Pontelliers live?

4. Who has written to Mademoiselle Reisz asking about Edna?

5. The news of Robert's departure upsets Edna so much she goes to:

(see the answer key)

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