The Yellow Wallpaper Quiz

What historical treatment for postpartum depression is central to 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• The rest cure

• Electroconvulsive therapy

• Hydrotherapy

How does the narrator describe her initial feelings about the house?

• She feels it is haunted and strange.

• She thinks it is modern and stylish.

• She believes it is too small and cramped.

• She finds it charming and cozy.

What does the narrator's husband, John, believe about her condition?

• He suspects she is faking it for attention.

• He thinks she is seriously ill.

• He is unsure and seeks a second opinion.

• He believes she is imagining her symptoms.

What activity does the narrator secretly engage in despite being forbidden?

• Reading novels

• Writing

• Painting

• Singing

What does the narrator begin to see in the wallpaper as her obsession grows?

• Beautiful landscapes

• Her own reflection

• Famous paintings

• Unblinking eyes and expressions

How does the narrator's perception of the wallpaper change over time?

• She decides to paint over it.

• She begins to admire its beauty.

• She starts to ignore it completely.

• She becomes increasingly obsessed with it.

What does the narrator's husband call her that reflects the gender dynamics of the time?

• His mentor

• His equal

• His partner

• His little girl

What does the narrator eventually see in the wallpaper that symbolizes her own situation?

• A beautiful garden

• A trapped woman

• A mysterious map

• A hidden treasure

What does the narrator do in the final scene of the story?

• She writes a letter to her family.

• She tears off the wallpaper and creeps around the room.

• She falls asleep peacefully.

• She leaves the house with John.

What does the narrator's obsession with the wallpaper ultimately represent?

• Her interest in art

• Her love for interior design

• Her need for a new hobby

• Her desire for freedom and self-expression