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Which of the following moments contribute to Edna’s character development? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
“Robert and Mrs. Pontellier sitting idle, exchanging occasional words, glances or smiles which indicated a certain advanced stage of intimacy”
B
“Robert, addressing Mrs. Pontellier, continued to tell of his one time hopeless passion for Madame Ratignolle.”
C
“Mrs. Pontellier was beginning to realize her position in the universe as a human being, and to recognize her relations as an individual to the world within and about her.”
D
“That summer at Grand Isle [Mrs. Pontellier] began to loosen a little the mantle of reserve that had always enveloped her.”
E
“[Edna] was flushed and felt intoxicated with the sound of her own voice and the unaccustomed taste of candor. It muddled her like wine, or like a first breath of freedom.”
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What makes this passage an example of rising action?

A
The chapter compares Edna to the sea by showing that she is a sensuous person.
B
The chapter solidifies the reader’s sense of the setting of the story.
C
The chapter shows Edna’s conflicting feelings about life and herself.
D
The chapter shows how Edna’s fear of the sea creates conflicts.
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How does the scene by the sea in chapter six create an aesthetic impact? Check the three best choices.

A
It appeals to the reader’s emotions.
B
It appeals to the senses.
C
It answers a critical question or conflict.
D
It restores order and provides resolution.
E
It shows or develops a character’s emotions.
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What does this passage suggest might be an important theme of this novel?

A
Swimming can save people’s lives.
B
New experiences can lead to personal growth.
C
Only reckless people can be happy.
D
Women can swim just as well as men can if they try.
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What inference can a reader make from Madame Ratignolle’s request to Robert?

A
Edna may be hurt by Robert later in the novel.
B
Madame Ratignolle is jealous.
C
Robert will never talk to Mrs. Pontellier again.
D
Mrs. Pontellier and Madame Ratignolle will become enemies later in the novel.

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