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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. Edna and Robert finally kiss. Who made the first move?
(a) Edna
(b) The author does not say.
(c) Robert
(d) They moved toward one another at exactly the same time.

2. Most of all, what did Edna gain?
(a) An understanding of what married women feel when they are adulterous
(b) A better sense of what men are really like
(c) A greater understanding of life
(d) A new lover

3. How do the Pontellier children feel about their house being renovated?
(a) Excited
(b) They do not understand.
(c) Upset
(d) Confused

4. What is her overwhelming feeling after kissing Alcee?
(a) A feeling of excitement
(b) A feeling of lightness
(c) A feeling of inevitablity
(d) A feeling of irresponsibility

5. Why is Doctor Mandelet not bothered by Madame Ratignolle's complaints?
(a) Her husband is the one who matters, not her.
(b) He is used to them and knows she is a loyal patient.
(c) She has lost her mind.
(d) Every patient complains, so it is not important.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna finally admit to Mademoiselle Reisz?

2. When Edna sees Robert at the cafe, she accuses him of being the embodiment of:

3. What explanation does Robert give for not writing to Edna?

4. The Colonel is an expert at concocting:

5. What does Edna promise before leaving?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Edna not want to attend her sister's wedding?

2. Why does the photo of Alcee Arobin upset Robert so much when he goes back to the pigeon-house with her?

3. What do you think happens to Edna? Does she die in the ocean? Does she make it back?

4. Why does Mr. Pontellier talk to Dr. Mandelet about Edna? Why can he not talk to his wife himself?

5. Describe how Edna feels once she is truly alone.

6. Why does Edna need to know so much about Robert's tobacco pouch?

7. Once Edna has decided to move, does she want to discuss it with Leonce?

8. Edna tells Mademoiselle Reisz that she is going to move out of her house and that she is in love with Robert. Are either of these actions wise?

9. Why does Edna feel strong and confident in the pigeon-house?

10. Edna goes to Mademoiselle Reisz's for refuge, as well as to find out the latest news about Robert. What happens when she is at Mademoiselle Reisz's alone, waiting for the pianist, and Robert shows up out of the blue?

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