The Awakening — Questions and answers

Read the full story

On Grand Isle, what does Léonce Pontellier do every day on the porch of the main house?

Choices

  1. He writes letters to his family.
  2. He sits with his newspaper. ✓
  3. He paints the scenery.
  4. He plays cards with guests.

Answer: He sits with his newspaper.

From page 1

What happened to Edna one night when she tried to swim in the Gulf?

Choices

  1. She found she could keep herself up in the water. ✓
  2. She was rescued by other bathers.
  3. She was pulled under by a strong current.
  4. She decided to give up on learning to swim.

Answer: She found she could keep herself up in the water.

From page 2

Where did Robert take Edna after she felt ill during Mass on Chênière Caminada?

Choices

  1. Back to the boat to return to Grand Isle.
  2. To a doctor in the nearest town.
  3. To a quiet spot on the beach.
  4. To the cottage of an old island woman. ✓

Answer: To the cottage of an old island woman.

From page 3

Where did Robert Lebrun announce he was going after receiving a letter at the Grand Isle pension?

Choices

  1. He was going to Mexico on business. ✓
  2. He was going to Europe for an extended trip.
  3. He was going to New Orleans for the autumn.
  4. He was going to New York for a visit.

Answer: He was going to Mexico on business.

From page 4

What did Edna do on one of her Tuesday reception days in New Orleans?

Choices

  1. She wrote letters to her friends.
  2. She went out instead of staying home for callers. ✓
  3. She hosted a large party for Creole society.
  4. She redecorated her parlor for visitors.

Answer: She went out instead of staying home for callers.

From page 5

Why did Edna often visit Mademoiselle Reisz's top-floor rooms?

Choices

  1. She came to discuss her painting with Mademoiselle Reisz.
  2. She came to learn how to play the piano herself.
  3. She came partly for the playing and partly for news of Robert. ✓
  4. She came to help Mademoiselle Reisz organize her sheet music.

Answer: She came partly for the playing and partly for news of Robert.

From page 6

What did Edna do while Léonce was away in New York on business?

Choices

  1. She traveled to visit her family in Mississippi.
  2. She took over managing the Esplanade Street house.
  3. She spent her days visiting friends in the city.
  4. She rented a small house of her own a few streets away. ✓

Answer: She rented a small house of her own a few streets away.

From page 7

What did Adèle Ratignolle ask Edna to remember during her labor?

Choices

  1. She begged her not to forget what she owed her children. ✓
  2. She requested Edna stay with her indefinitely.
  3. She wanted Edna to send a letter to Robert.
  4. She asked her to take care of her other children.

Answer: She begged her not to forget what she owed her children.

From page 8

Where did Edna find Robert waiting for her after she returned from Adèle's bedside?

Choices

  1. At the Esplanade Street house.
  2. On the street corner near her house.
  3. On the gallery of her own small house. ✓
  4. At Mademoiselle Reisz's apartment.

Answer: On the gallery of her own small house.

From page 9

Where did Edna go alone out of season after Robert left a note?

Choices

  1. She went back to Grand Isle. ✓
  2. She went to New York to find Léonce.
  3. She went to Mexico to find Robert.
  4. She went to visit Adèle Ratignolle.

Answer: She went back to Grand Isle.

From page 10