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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. What does Dr. Mandelet say he will do?
2. Why does Robert say Edna is cruel?
3. What does Mademoiselle Reisz play on the piano?
4. Of what does Robert often daydream?
5. What is the main character in this story?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the creature's situation like at the opening of the story?
2. Who is Robert LeBrun?
3. Describe the scene between Robert and Edna at the cafe.
4. What does Edna learn when she returns from Chênière Caminada?
5. What does Edna start attending?
6. Describe the scene when Victor upsets Edna.
7. Why do Edna and her husband argue and what does each do?
8. What does Edna find when she visits Mademoiselle Reisz and how does Edna react?
9. Describe one of Edna's childhood crushes.
10. How is Edna's life changing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels and short stories have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Awakening, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Awakening. (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
4. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of three of the short stories, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Is it more difficult to determine the plot of a short story than a novel? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. Discuss the theme of choice in The Awakening and two of the short stories. Who makes wise choices? Who makes unwise choices? Do you think Edna believes more in fate or free will? Why?
2. Debate the following statement in an argument/persuasion essay: Making several poor choices one after the other makes it more likely one will continue to make poor choices.
3. Rewrite the ending with Edna making what you think would be a wiser choice and then discuss why you believe it would be a better choice.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Awakening.
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Awakening. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Awakening. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
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