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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Leonce is so dissatisfied with dinner he leaves to:
2. How does Robert respond to Adele's request?
3. Although they do not talk, what does the author say is happening between Robert and Edna?
4. Describe Madame Antoine:
5. As Edna walks around town, who occupies her thoughts?
Short Essay Questions
1. Mrs. Pontellier and Madame Ratignolle have a heated argument in which Edna says she would be willing to give up anything for her children except for herself. What does she mean by this? And why does it upset Madame Ratignolle so much?
2. Is Edna taking a big risk by going to the Lebrun house to find Mademoiselle Reisz's address?
3. If Edna were to tell Leonce how she really felt, would he understand? Would he listen? How would she tell him so it would get through to him?
4. Does Robert appear in any way to be a "bad boy"? If so, how?
5. What is the purpose of Mariequita in this part of the story?
6. Despite his sudden departure, and the way in which she found out he was leaving, Edna really misses him. Why is his absence so painful for her?
7. Why do you think Robert manages to get Mademoiselle Reisz to play for Edna?
8. Despite growing closer to Adele, why does Edna still not reveal her thoughts to Adele?
9. Describe Edna's feelings when she learns Robert is leaving for Mexico.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Critics call this novel a classic. Define the term classic Do you agree that The Awakening is a classic? Why or why not? Did you learn anything new from reading it?
Essay Topic 2
Why does Alcee call Edna's new home the "pigeon-house"? Is the term symbolic in any way?
Essay Topic 3
From the beginning the author portrays Leonce Pontellier in a negative light. But is he a truly a bad or evil person? Or is he just being the typical traditional southern man? Does he believe that he is being unfair or mean toward Edna?
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