Select the option that can be considered one of the themes of the novel.

The idea that dictators should be overthrown

What is roman a clef?

a novel in which real people or events appear with invented names.

A convention of grammar regarding verb tense

A literary device meaning a character is evil

What is the difference between Robert's present attentions to Edna and his past intentions to Adele Ratignolle?

Adele knew Robert's "game" and did not take him seriously, but Edna takes his actions seriously.

Adele fell in love with Robert, and Edna has guarded her heart against him.

Robert was abusive with Adele but is truly tender with Edna.

The sea is "whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in abysses of solitude; to lose itself in mazes of inward contemplation." The figurative device used here is . . .

the role of women in Creole society

How does Edna feel about her children?

She is erratic, sometimes embracing them and other times ignoring them. She is often disconnected from them.

She is a doting and affectionate mother.

She resents them and blames them for the unhappiness in her life.

Edna married Leonce for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

She was passionately in love with him

Edna marries Leonce for practical reasons- he can provide her with a good life

Edna's family objects to Leonce and Edna has a rebellious streak

Edna wants to put aside her romantic dreams and fantasies and Leonce will help her do this

Why does Adele tell Robert to leave Edna alone?

Adele is afraid that Edna will take Robert seriously

Adele is jealous that Robert is no longer showing her attention

Adele is secretly in love with Leonce and does not want to see him hurt

Adele is secretly in love with Robert and does not want to see him hurt

What image has been evoked in Edna's mind by a certain musical passage?

a naked man, totally free, standing on a rock

an eagle, free from its cage, soaring above the treetops

a young stallion, running free across the field

a woman, swimming in a raging sea, battling the waves

What does Edna realize as she walks to the water with her husband by her side?

how much she misses Robert when he is not with her

what a wise choice she made marrying Leonce

she is putting her marriage in danger because of her feelings for Robert

the future of her marriage is dependent upon her controlling her thoughts.

When Edna does not return to Grand Isle with the others after the church service, what is Leonce's reaction?

he is worried at first, but once he is assured of her safety by Adele Ratignolle, he is indifferent

He goes into a jealous rage wondering where she has gone

He is happy to have the day free from Edna

He hopes that she has stayed behind to pray

Why does Robert leave Grand Isle for Mexico?

He wants to meet a man in Vera Cruz for business

He plans to go establish a home and send for Edna later

He's hopelessly in love with Edna and wants to escape the turmoil

He has a Mexican girlfriend he wants to visit

How does Leonce regard both his home and his wife?

he cares for them with all his heart

How does Edna rebel against her life in New Orleans?

She leaves, refusing to accept visitors at her home

she signs up for swimming lessons

Why does Edna go to the Lebrun home in New Orleans?

She is looking for Mademoiselle Reisz and remember that Madam Lebrun would probably have her address

She goes to find Robert and tell him of her feelings

She wants to go back into the sea to swim again

She is looking for Adele Ratignolle's advice on how to get over her heartache

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who says "how do you like my music? You are the only one worth playing for."

a. Edna

b. Mademoiselle Reisz

c. Captain Crunch

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who taught Edna to swim?

Robert

Michael Phelps

Leonce

Alcee

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All of the following describe Leonce EXCEPT:

angry and abusive husband

wealthy businessman

indifferent husband

socially connected

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the setting of the first part of the novel?

Late 1800's, Grand Isle, Louisiana

Late 1700's, New Orleans, Louisiana

1900's, St. Louis, Missouri

1000 BC in Egypt

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All of the following describe Edna Pontellier at the beginning of the novel EXCEPT:

mother of two

raised in Kentucky

40 years old

hobby painter

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Mariequita (the young Spanish girl)?

Flirtatious & sassy

Evil & cunning

Gorgeous & outrageous

Dishonest & hypocritical

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All of the following would describe Adele Ratignolle EXCEPT:

The embodiment of the mother-woman

Edna's closest friend on Grande Isle

Prior object of Robert's attentions

A flirtatious vixen

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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The Awakening Ch. 5-20

Who says "how do you like my music? You are the only one worth playing for."

Who taught Edna to swim?

All of the following describe Leonce EXCEPT:

What is the setting of the first part of the novel?

All of the following describe Edna Pontellier at the beginning of the novel EXCEPT:

Which of the following best describes Mariequita (the young Spanish girl)?

All of the following would describe Adele Ratignolle EXCEPT:

Edna is in a happy, fulfilling marriage and is looking forward to having many more children with Leonce.

Choose any of the following that can be considered symbols in The Awakening.

Are any of the following considered a motif (a symbol used repeatedly) in the novel?

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