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Reading Comprehension Test. Kate Chopin. The Awakening
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| Reading Comprehension Test. Kate Chopin. The Awakening |
Directions: Select the best answer from the choices provided. Write the letter of your answer on the line next to the number.
- What had Mr. Pontellier forgotten to do when he got back from Klein's hotel?
- To notify Edna of his whereabouts.
- To recount to Edna certain anecdotes and bits of gossip from the other guests.
- To bring bonbons and peanuts for the boys.
- According to the narrator, Mr. Pontellier reproaches Edna because
- her inattention and habitual neglect of the children.
- she takes little interest in things which concern him.
- she does not have a job outside the home and he has the exclusive burden of making a living for the family.
- When Mr. Pontellier returns from Klein's hotel, Edna is
- a. in excellent spirits and high humor.
- b. busy taking care of the children.
- c. asleep and answers him in little half utterances.
- Edna perceives Mr. Pontellier's claim that Raoul has a high fever and needs attention
- with surprise and quick action because Raoul had gone to be perfectly well.
- with skepticism and disbelief because she was sure Raoul had no fever.
- with fear and apprehension for Raoul's safety.
- Mr. Pontellier believes that a wife's role is to
- raise the children in equal partnership with the husband.
- take care of the children and the home while the husband makes money.
- assist the husband in taking care of the physical and emotional needs of the children.