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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mrs. Pontellier talks about:
(a) Her children
(b) The weather
(c) Her father's Mississippi plantation, Kentucky, and her sister's engagement
(d) Her husband's business, their house on Esplanade Street

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

4. As they sail to the Cheniere Caminada, how does Edna feel?
(a) Sick to her stomach
(b) She feels she is being liberated.
(c) Eager to experience a religious awakening
(d) Oppressed

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame Ratignolle beg Robert to do?

2. Does Mrs. Pontellier feel comfortable in the company of Creoles?

3. What does Robert jokingly say happened to Mrs. Pontellier when she was in the ocean?

4. How soon will Robert depart?

5. How does the author describe Edna's feelings for her own children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first impression the author gives of Mr. Pontellier?

2. Why does Adele urge Robert not to pursue Edna?

3. Why doe Edna feel so comfortable in Madame Antoine's house right away?

4. Describe Mrs. Pontellier's reaction to hearing Mademoiselle Reisz's performance.

5. Madame Ratignolle--what kind of woman is she?

6. Why do you think Mr. Pontellier is so enraged at his wife when he thinks Raoul has a fever?

7. The author says that Edna's will had blazed up. However, Leonce has a strong will, too. What is going on in this chapter? How is the Pontellier marriage changing?

8. Do you think Mr. Pontellier is too angry and too demanding when he gets angry at his wife for breaking their Tuesday routine?

9. What do you think compelled Edna to jump into the ocean for a swim?

10. What is the first impression the author gives of Mrs. Pontellier?

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