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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. In retrospect, how does Edna feel about stomping on her wedding ring?
2. Who is the embodiment of every womanly grace and charm?
3. What does Mariequita think of Robert and Edna?
4. How does Madame Ratignolle explain the behavior of the Lebruns?
5. How does Mr. Pontellier view his home?
Short Essay Questions
1. If Edna were to tell Leonce how she really felt, would he understand? Would he listen? How would she tell him so it would get through to him?
2. Do you think Mr. Pontellier is too angry and too demanding when he gets angry at his wife for breaking their Tuesday routine?
3. Madame Ratignolle--what kind of woman is she?
4. Why doe Edna feel so comfortable in Madame Antoine's house right away?
5. 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?
6. Describe Edna's feelings when she learns Robert is leaving for Mexico.
7. The author says that Edna's will had blazed up. However, Leonce has a strong will, too. What is going on in this chapter? How is the Pontellier marriage changing?
8. Given all of the time and attention and affection from Robert and now his sudden departure, what kind of person is he? Do you think he is different from the man you first read about? Has he been deceptive? Is he fearful?
9. What is the first impression the author gives of Mr. Pontellier?
10. Does Robert appear in any way to be a "bad boy"? If so, how?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Although Mademoiselle Reisz is not a lifelong friend or acquaintance, how does she quickly become close with Edna? Why is she an important person in Edna's life? Why is she a critical character in this entire story?
Essay Topic 2
The story begins at Grand Isle and ends there. Why?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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