The Yellow Wallpaper Quiz

From where does the story’s title originate?

• It comes from the name of the country house.

• It refers to the bedroom wallpaper on which the protagonist becomes fixated.

• It comes from the protagonist’s ideas of redecorating the country house.

• It alludes to a novel by the same name.

• It originates from the yellow flowers in the garden.

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What is the narrator’s name?

• Jane

• Jennie

• Julia

• Mary

• Nellie

What is most significant about the room the couple occupies?

• It has one window and is not large enough for two beds.

• It has bars on the windows and immovable furniture.

• It is on the top floor of the house.

• It overlooks the garden and a little private wharf.

• It is airy and comfortable.

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Why does the couple rent the home in the first place?

• so the doctor can work

• to save their marriage

• for the baby’s health

• for the wife’s health

• for a family vacation

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What theme is most predominant in the story?

• the subordination of women

• the futility of marriage

• the necessity of self-expression

• the dangers of ugly wallpaper

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The tone of the story is best described as

• angry.

• sad.

• anxious.

• ambiguous.

• happy.

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What is most ironic about the ending of the story?

• John listens to his wife only after she goes insane.

• The narrator finally finishes stripping the wallpaper.

• The narrator is supposed to be resting.

• John no longer has any control over his wife.

• The narrator’s mental breakdown gives her the freedom she craves.

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What is the story’s major conflict?

• the conflict between John and Jane regarding her health

• the conflict between the narrator and Jennie regarding the wallpaper

• the conflict within Jane’s mind regarding her child

• the protagonist’s inner conflict when she refuses to accept her powerlessness

• John’s inner conflict as he realizes his wife’s treatment is harming

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What object shows the narrator’s need for creative expression?

• her journal

• the wallpaper

• the garden

• the locked door

• the immovable bed

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John’s character is best described as

• evil

• unconcerned

• irrational

• benevolent

• foolish

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