The Awakening 35-39

In the last scene, Mrs. Pontellier strips naked to swim in the ocean. This is important because it signifies

• her ability to swim well

• her "rebirth" as a completely different person

• her lack of morals

• her desire to be loved

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Robert thinks he cannot be with Mrs. Pontellier because

• he cannot take her with him to Mexico

• he is afraid of her husband

• his family forbids it

• she has too much to lose if she leaves her life

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The man who comes closest to understanding what is wrong with Edna when she returns from Grand Isle is

• her husband, Leonce

• Robert

• Dr. Mandelet

• Victor Lebrun

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Robert leaves Edna a farewell note because

• he has another chance to go to Mexico

• he loves her and does not want to dishonor her

• he is angry that she left him to go to Adele

• he is in love with another woman and couldn't tell her in person

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Edna returns to Grand Isle at the end of the novel because

• she wants to enjoy a few weeks away from New Orleans and the problems in her life

• she intends to end her problems where they started

• she plans to meet Victor in order to continue their friendship

• Leonce has asked her to leave New Orleans

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"There was no despondency when she fell asleep that night; nor was there ______when she awoke in the morning."

• light

• hope

• warmth

• love

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To whom does Edna say, " I am destined to see you only by accident." ?

• Robert

• Leonce

• Reisz

• Alcee

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Why did Edna have to leave Robert at the end of chapter 36?

• She was afraid of getting caught

• She was feeling guilt

• she had to help deliver a baby

• she had to deliver a picture

Which is the most important symbol in The Awakening?

• The sea

• The Pigeon House

• Grand Isle

• The swamp

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What is a major motif in the novel?

• cats

• french poodles

• birds

• stars

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