The Awakening by Kate Chopin (AP LIT)
Lines 57-65 reveal: I. Mr. Pontellier's dislike of Robert II. Mr. Pontellier's contempt toward his wife III. Mr. Pontellier's self-righteousness A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and III E. II and III
E. II and III
The use of "the sunshade" to refer to the approach of two people is an example of A. metonymy B. apostrophe C. hyperbole D. personification E. synecdoche
E. synecdoche
In line 66, Mr. Pontellier uses which literary device to provoke a reaction from his wife? A. Hyperbole B. Onomatopoeia C. Assonance D. Understatement E. Apostrophe
A. Hyperbole
Lines 85-89 serve to further clarify I Mr. Pontellier's indifference toward his marriage II Mr. Pontellier's disdain for his children III Mr. Pontellier's fear of Robert's influence over his wife A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and II E. I and III
A. I only
In line 48, the word "sturdy" helps to establish A. Mr. Pontellier's self-satisfaction with his children B. the children's ability to withstand Mr. Pontellier's neglect C. parallels between the children and their mother D. suspicion that Mr. Pontellier is not the children's biological father E. a contrast between the Pontellier children and the rest of the island's inhabitants
A. Mr. Pontellier's self-satisfaction with his children
Mr. Pontellier's attitude toward his companions on Grand Isle could be characterized as A. aloof B. curious C. mistrustful D. warm E. antagonistic
A. aloof
The tone of the beginning of the passage is A. cacophonous B. whimsical C. brooding D. satirical E. pastoral
A. cacophonous
The description of the interactions between Mrs. Pontellier and Robert convey a tone of A. unapologetic intimacy B. passionate longing C. polite tolerance D. underlying antagonism E. conspiratorial secrecy
A. unapologetic intimacy
In lines 51-65, which word complements our understanding of Mr. Pontellier's personality? A. Smoke B. Idly C. Gaunt D. Folly E. Plunge
B. Idly
The parrot's chatter made at the beginning of the passage helps to establish A. the unpleasantness of the setting B. Mr. Pontellier's restlessness and discomfort C. the tension between Mr. Pontellier and Robert D. the tension between Robert and Mrs. Pontellier E. a sense of unease between man and nature
B. Mr. Pontellier's restlessness and discomfort
Lines 68-77 serve to introduce A. Mrs. Pontellier's unattractiveness B. a sense of doubt about Mrs. Pontellier's character C. repeated use of personification D. an extended metaphor for the remainder of the piece E. Mrs. Pontellier's acrimony toward her husband
B. a sense of doubt about Mrs. Pontellier's character
Lines 8-10 establish Mr. Pontellier as A. fastidious and officious B. intolerant and judgmental C. restless and volatile D. surreptitious and untrustworthy E. ambitious and corrupt
B. intolerant and judgmental
In line 26, the word "quitting" means A. finishing B. leaving C. giving up D. dismissing E. setting free
B. leaving
In line 86, the phrase "quite frankly" serves the purpose of A. establishing Robert's stubbornness B. elaborating on Robert's animosity toward Pontellier C. contrasting Robert's contentment with Pontellier's ambivalence D. accentuating Pontellier's alienation from the residents of Grand Isle E. revealing Robert's social status in comparison to that of Pontellier
C. contrasting Robert's contentment with Pontellier's ambivalence
In line 6, the word "his" is referring to A. the parrot B. Mr. Pontellier C. Mr. Lebrun D. the mocking-bird E. Mr. Klein
D. the mocking-bird
