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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Edna has fallen from her high position in society, what does she feel has improved?
(a) She has risen in a spiritual sense.
(b) Her confidence.
(c) Her ability to judge people more accurately.
(d) She has more angst which offers more art.

2. What is the opening setting for the novelette The Awakening?
(a) Mobile, Alabama.
(b) Grand Isle, Louisiana.
(c) Grand Isle, Georgia.
(d) Charleston, South Carolina.

3. Where does Robert tell Edna he is going?
(a) Cuba.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Mexico.

4. What does Edna do that terrifies her?
(a) Swims out too far in the Gulf.
(b) Plays the piano in front of many others.
(c) Drops her baby.
(d) Falls down the stairs.

5. Where does the main character live?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In the treetops.
(c) In a cage.
(d) In the desert.

6. What does Dr. Mandelet ask about Edna?
(a) If she could be pregnant.
(b) If she could be having an affair.
(c) If she has been associating with women who want equal rights.
(d) If she has tried to kill herself.

7. Who does Edna miss at her party?
(a) Robert.
(b) Madame Lebrun.
(c) Mademoiselle Reisz.
(d) Madame Ratignolle.

8. What does Mildred want to try?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Driving a tractor.
(d) Horseback riding.

9. What is the first kiss to which Edna has ever responded?
(a) She says she has never really responded to any kiss.
(b) The one Robert gave her during the summer.
(c) One from Alcée.
(d) The first one from her husband.

10. What does the character not perceive?
(a) That it is owned.
(b) Its own self.
(c) The outside world.
(d) That it is in a cage.

11. Who is Léonce Pontellier?
(a) A friend of Edna's father.
(b) The resort manager.
(c) A wealthy, successful businessman.
(d) The resort owner.

12. When does Mr. Pontellier arrive at the cottage after the swim?
(a) With Edna.
(b) Around 11.
(c) By light the next morning.
(d) 3 a.m.

13. What does Léonce fear about Edna?
(a) That she is unrealistic in her expectations.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is becoming unstable.
(d) That she is having an affair.

14. What does Léonce Pontellier send Edna after he returns to the city?
(a) Money.
(b) A gift.
(c) Divorce papers.
(d) A letter with a poem.

15. Why is Edna's family opposed to marriage to Léonce?
(a) He has no family in the United States.
(b) He is from Mexico.
(c) He is Catholic.
(d) He is poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the pigeon house while Robert is there?

2. For what does Edna not apologize?

3. Why does Léonce scold Edna?

4. On what day does Edna receive visitors at her home?

5. Why does Robert say Edna is cruel?

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