In the context of the entire novel, sentence 6 ("She was not…down to the beach") might
be used as evidence for which of the following claims?
Edna willfully chose to ignore her inner, more rational thoughts.
Edna was highly impulsive, lacking self-control and the ability to think critically.
Edna orchestrated a suicide that would be interpreted as a simple accident.
Edna suffered from hallucinations and was unaware that she is likely to drown.
Edna's suicide was subconscious and not carefully planned in advance.
The use of the word "candor" in sentence 20 ("She was flushed…taste of candor") is
best interpreted to mean
emotion
gossip
honesty
opportunity
restraint
Which of the following statements best characterizes the role that "Fate" has played in
Mrs. Pontellier's life?
It has appeased her by bringing people into her life who make her happy.
It has betrayed her by leading her to a life that is unfulfilling.
It has presented her with a boring but otherwise pleasant life.
It has revealed her true calling to be mother and wife.
It has supported her by presenting opportunities for expression.
Which statement best summarizes the meaning of sentence 16 ("It seemed to free…not
fitted her")?
She enjoys moments to herself, without her husband and children, but feels quite guilty
for enjoying those opportunities.
She has managed to find personal freedom even within the expectations of society,
thanks to a sudden turn in her fortune.
She feels that her lack of awareness of the responsibilities of motherhood gives her the
freedom to mother how she wants.
She took on the role of mother without realizing all that it entailed, and she feels that
she was not made for the role.
She never thought she would want to be a mother, but after her children arrived the
instinct to love them came naturally.
Which sentence provides an example of simile?
Sentence 5
Sentence 8
Sentence 11
Sentence 16
Sentence 21
Taken as a whole, this passage characterizes the Pontellier marriage as
abusive and neglectful
amorous and affectionate
cynical but demonstrative
disillusioned and oppressive
passionless but cordial
The sentence from The Awakening features which of the following literary devices?
Allusion
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Synecdoche
In the context of the entire novel, The Awakening, which of the following statements
best describes Robert's function as a character?
He awakens in Edna feelings of authentic love.
He discourages her from entertaining her impulses.
He encourages Edna in her artistic desires and pursuits.
He represents the expectations of traditional Creole men.
He stirs within Edna feelings of superficial passion.
In this excerpt, the author characterizes Mr. Pontellier primarily as
concerned and empathetic
diffident but covetous
materialistic and self-absorbed
practical and unassuming
unpretentious and kindly
Considering The Awakening as a whole, this sentence is an example of
allusion and symbol
foreshadowing and metaphor
imagery and metaphor
simile and allusion
symbol and foreshadowing
Which of the following statements best describes the narrator's main purpose in this
excerpt?
To foreshadow the closing chapter of the novel
To illuminate Edna's emotional insecurity
To suggest that Edna will maintain her artistic ambitions
To symbolize Edna's struggle to maintain independence
To underscore the impending conflict between husband and wife
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