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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. Who made the tobacco pouch that Robert carries?

2. How does Edna react to the note?

3. What does Edna regret about her kiss with Alcee?

4. What explanation does Robert give for not writing to Edna?

5. Edna and Robert finally kiss. Who made the first move?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to her move, what occasion is the group celebrating?

2. Is the dinner party a grand affair?

3. What do you think happens to Edna? Does she die in the ocean? Does she make it back?

4. Why does the photo of Alcee Arobin upset Robert so much when he goes back to the pigeon-house with her?

5. Why does Madame Ratignolle urge Edna to think of her children?

6. Do you think Edna's feelings were Robert were genuine?

7. Is the Colonel, Edna's father, right to think that if she and her husband spent more time together in the evenings at home, they would have a stronger marriage?

8. Once Edna has decided to move, does she want to discuss it with Leonce?

9. Are Robert Lebrun and Alcee Arobin alike? Or are they dramatically different from one another?

10. Why did Robert not write to Edna from Mexico?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

While on Grande Isle, Edna says she could never give herself for her children. She could give just about anything such as possessions and money, but not herself. What did she mean by that?

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