Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.She turned back into the room and began to walk to and fro down its whole length, without stopping, without resting. She carried in her hands a thin handkerchief which she tore into ribbons, rolled into a ball, and flung from her.Which best describes the mood the author conveys?A. a mood of indulgenceB. a mood of uneasinessC. a mood of surrenderD. a mood of frustration
D. a mood of frustration
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.The house was painted a dazzling white; the outside shutters, or jalousies, were green. In the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana. Within doors the appointments were perfect after the conventional type. The softest carpets and rugs covered the floors; rich and tasteful draperies hung at doors and windows.Which best describes the mood the author conveys?A. a mood a happinessB. a mood of excitementC. a mood of prosperityD. a mood of indifference
C. a mood of prosperity
Read the excerpt from chapter 20 of The Awakening.That was about the substance of the two letters. Edna felt that if there had been a message for her, she would have received it. The despondent frame of mind in which she had left home began again to overtake her, and she remembered that she wished to find Mademoiselle Reisz.Which prediction is most likely based on the events that have emerged so far in The Awakening?A. Edna will not be able to find Mademoiselle Reisz despite her best efforts.B. Edna will change her mind about finding Mademoiselle Reisz due to fatigue.C. Mademoiselle Reisz will tell Edna to embrace her duties as a wife and mother.D. Mademoiselle Reisz will play a key role in Edna's transformation of self.
D. Mademoiselle Reisz will play a key role in Edna's transformation of self.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.[Mrs. Pontellier] was somewhat familiar with such scenes. They had often made her very unhappy. On a few previous occasions she had been completely deprived of any desire to finish her dinner. Sometimes she had gone into the kitchen to administer a tardy rebuke to the cook. Once she went to her room and studied the cookbook during an entire evening, finally writing out a menu for the week, which left her harassed with a feeling that, after all, she had accomplished no good that was worth the name.Which best explains how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme that is central to the novel?A. The excerpt describes a woman who can only feel happiness when her domestic duties are executed perfectly.B. The excerpt describes a woman who is angry with her cook for not preparing a meal to meet the family's standards.C. The excerpt describes a woman who feels disheartened by the quality of the duties expected in her domestic role.D. The excerpt describes a woman who has not been given the proper training to prepare her for being a wife and mother.
C. The excerpt describes a woman who feels disheartened by the quality of the duties expected in her domestic role.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.Once she stopped, and taking off her wedding ring, flung it on the carpet. When she saw it lying there, she stamped her heel upon it, striving to crush it. But her small boot heel did not make an indenture, not a mark upon the little glittering circlet. The excerpt best demonstrates which emerging theme?A. Marriage involves some degree of conflict, and there will be times when husbands and wives do not agree.B. It is difficult for women to challenge and overcome female roles that are deeply engrained in a society.C. It is important for women to have physical outlets for the expression of strong emotions.D. Marriage requires a significant level of compromise and sacrifice on the parts of both husbands and wives.
B. It is difficult for women to challenge and overcome female roles that are deeply engrained in a society.
Read the dialogue between Mrs. and Mr. Pontellier from The Awakening."Why, what could have taken you out on Tuesday? What did you have to do?"Nothing. I simply felt like going out, and I went out.""Well I hope you left some suitable excuse," said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup. "No, I left no excuse. I told Joe to say I was out, that was all.""Why, my dear, I should think you'd understand by this time that people don't do such things; we've got to observe les convenances if we ever expect to get on and keep up with the procession. If you felt that you had to leave home this afternoon, you should have left some suitable explanation for your absence."Which best explains how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme that is central to the novel?A. A wife regrets making a decision without discussing it with her husband first.B. A husband regrets making a decision without discussing it with his wife first.C. A wife suffers the disapproval of her husband for making an independent decision.D. A husband suffers the disapproval of his wife for not accepting her independent decision.
C. A wife suffers the disapproval of her husband for making an independent decision.
Read the excerpt from chapter 20 of The Awakening."How handsome Mrs. Pontellier looked!" said Madame Lebrun to her son. "Ravishing!" [Victor] admitted. "The city atmosphere has improved her. Some way she doesn't seem like the same woman."Which prediction is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening?A. Mr. Pontellier will agree to his wife's desire for independence because of the positive changes others notice in her.B. Mrs. Pontellier will become concerned about the changes people are noticing in her and go back to acting like her former self.C. Many people in Mrs. Pontellier's life will begin to notice a transformation in her outward looks and behavior.D. Madame Lebrun will be uncomfortable the next time she sees Mrs. Pontellier because of Mrs. Pontellier's changing nature.
C. Many people in Mrs. Pontellier's life will begin to notice a transformation in her outward looks and behavior.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.Once she stopped, and taking off her wedding ring, flung it on the carpet. When she saw it lying there, she stamped her heel upon it, striving to crush it. But her small boot heel did not make an indenture, not a mark upon the little glittering circlet. In a sweeping passion she seized a glass vase from the table and flung it upon the tiles of the hearth. She wanted to destroy something. The clash and clatter were what she wanted to hear. A maid, alarmed at the din of breaking glass, entered the room to discover what was the matter. "A vase fell upon the hearth," said Edna. "Never mind; leave it till morning.""Oh! you might get some of the glass in your feet, ma'am," insisted the young woman, picking up bits of the broken vase that were scattered upon the carpet. "And here's your ring, ma'am, under the chair,"Edna held out her hand, and taking the ring, slipped it upon her finger.Which prediction is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening?A. Edna's internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will reach a crisis point.B. Edna will regain her composure and laugh about allowing herself to become so angry over a disagreement.C. Edna's internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will no longer be an issue.D. Edna will finally accept the duties she is expected to undertake as the wife of her husband.
A. Edna's internal conflict between her domestic roles and her inner desires will reach a crisis point.
Read the excerpt from chapter 20 of The Awakening.Victor escorted [Edna] out upon the banquette, lifted her parasol, and held it over her while he walked to the car with her. He entreated her to bear in mind that the disclosures of the afternoon were strictly confidential. She laughed and bantered him a little, remembering too late that she should have been dignified and reserved.Which prediction is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening?A. Edna will be more cautious about expressing her true emotions outwardly after forgetting to be dignified on this occasion.B. Edna will express more and more of her true emotions outwardly without first considering the judgments of others.C. Edna will tell Victor that he should not have told her his secrets because she doesn't care to know about his life in the city.D. Edna will tell Victor about her husband's disapproval of her behavior and ask him to keep her disclosures confidential as well.
B. Edna will express more and more of her true emotions outwardly without first considering the judgments of others.
Read the excerpt from chapter 17 of The Awakening.Once she stopped, and taking off her wedding ring, flung it on the carpet. When she saw it lying there, she stamped her heel upon it, striving to crush it. But her small boot heel did not make an indenture, not a mark upon the little glittering circlet. Which best explains how the excerpt is evidence of an emerging theme of the novel?A. The action in the excerpt takes place with a small boot heel, which symbolizes a drive to step on or over obstacles.B. The action in the excerpt revolves around clothing items and jewelry traditionally worn by women as opposed to men.C. The action in the excerpt is executed by a woman who uses her hands and feet to express strong emotion.D. The action in the excerpt takes place around a wedding ring, which is traditionally a symbol of a husband's claim on his wife.
D. The action in the excerpt takes place around a wedding ring, which is traditionally a symbol of a husband's claim on his wife.