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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. When did Robert decide to make this trip?
2. Was Edna a good swimming student?
3. What does Robert talk a great deal about?
4. Mrs. Pontellier talks about:
5. What does Leonce believe is a way to become rich?
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. What is the first impression the author gives of Mr. Pontellier?
3. Before Edna visits the Ratignolles, she is consumed by thoughts of Robert. Is she obsessed? Infatuated? Are her feelings genuine?
4. Once Edna has returned to the cottage, she finds herself alone and contemplates her life. Does she feel that she has changed since arriving at the Grande Isle? Does she understand how these changes, however small or dramatic, could be life-changing for her?
5. Describe Edna's feelings when she learns Robert is leaving for Mexico.
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. Edna and Adele grow close. How are they different?
8. What is it about the ocean that emboldens Edna?
9. Why do you think Robert manages to get Mademoiselle Reisz to play for Edna?
10. Do you think Mr. Pontellier is too angry and too demanding when he gets angry at his wife for breaking their Tuesday routine?
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
Edna could have insisted that Robert come with her to the Ratignolle's house but did not. If they had gone together, would they have had a chance at a lifetime of happiness, or, were they doomed no matter what?
Essay Topic 3
Why does Alcee call Edna's new home the "pigeon-house"? Is the term symbolic in any way?
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