The Yellow Wallpaper Re-Take Exam

Front

What is the main profession of the narrator's husband in 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

Back

Physician

Front

What is the irony in 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

Back

Actions are having the opposite effects than what the characters intended.

Front

What can be inferred about the narrator's compliance with her husband's wishes?

Back

She is used to doing what her husband thinks is right.

Front

Who is the character that says, 'There is nothing so dangerous, so fascinating, to a temperament like yours'?

Back

John

Front

What significant action does John take at the end of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

Back

He faints.

Front

What is the primary theme explored in 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

Back

The oppression of women and mental health.

Front

How does the setting of the room contribute to the narrator's mental state?

Back

The confinement in the room exacerbates her mental deterioration.

Front

What does the wallpaper symbolize in the story?

Back

The narrator's mental state and societal constraints.

Front

What narrative style is used in 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

Back

First-person perspective.

Front

What does the narrator's obsession with the wallpaper reveal about her character?

Back

It reflects her struggle for identity and freedom.