The Awakening Quiz 5 (11 MCQs)

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1. After Leonce scolds her and then falls asleep, Edna

Correct Answer: A) Feels an overwhelming oppression.

2. How does Edna view herself as a mother?

Correct Answer: A) Uneven and impulsive.

3. True or False:Edna thinks about Arobin in the final moments of the novel.

Correct Answer: B) False.

4. In chapter 1, the author specifies the opera from which the twins are playing in order to

Correct Answer: C) Suggest a potential theme for the novel.

5. True or False:Alcee Arobin tries to kiss Edna but she stops him.

Correct Answer: B) False.

6. Edna's father arrives in New Orleans in search of

Correct Answer: A) A wedding gift for Edna's sister, Janet.

7. Edna thought the house looked like a prison from the outside and it made her feel trapped.

Correct Answer: B) False.

8. The protagonist of The Awakening is:

Correct Answer: A) Edna Pontellier.

9. Dr. Mandelet's "diagnosis" of Edna is that

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

10. Chapter 1 presents Mr. Pontellier as a

Correct Answer: B) Complacent, mildly selfish man.

11. Mr. Pontellier generally ignores his wife's "eccentricities" becauase

Correct Answer: D) He is more concerned with his business.