The awakening
Lines 8-10 establish Mr. Pontellier as
B. intolerant and judgmental
In line 6, the word "his" is referring to
D. the mocking-bird
Mr. Pontellier's attitude toward his companions on Grand Isle could be characterized as
A. Aloof
In lines 51-65, which word complements our understanding of Mr. Pontellier's personality?
B. Idly
The parrot's chatter made at the beginning of the passage helps to establish
B. Mr. Pontellier's restlessness and discomfort
Lines 68-77 serve to introduce
B. a sense of doubt about Mrs. Pontellier's character
In line 86, the phrase "quite frankly" serves the purpose of
C. contrasting Robert's contentment with Pontellier's ambivalence
The use of "the sunshade" to refer to the approach of two people is an example of
E. synecdoche
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
E. II and III
In line 66, Mr. Pontellier uses which literary device to provoke a reaction from his wife?
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
In line 48, the word "sturdy" helps to establish
A. Mr. Pontellier's self-satisfaction with his children
The tone of the beginning of the passage is
A. cacophonous
The description of the interactions between Mrs. Pontellier and Robert convey a tone of
A. unapologetic intimacy
In line 26, the word "quitting" means
B. leaving