English quiz

1. Based on the events in the text, which quotation best reveals the irony of the statement that Mr. Pontellier's wife "was the sole object of his existence"

"He was eager to be gone, as he looked forward to a lively week in Carondelet Street".

1. The author presents Mr. Pontellier as a man who feels

Arrogant.

3. The author's anecdote about pet owners in Monza, Italy, serves to introduce a

Central question about what we see

2. Lines 33 through 37 contribute to a central theme in the poem by describing the narrators

Commitment to the values of a past era

1. One major effect of the simile used is to emphasize Mrs. Pontellier's

Distress.

1. The primary purpose of the first paragraph is to

Establish a contrast.

2. What shift in focus occurs from lines 7 through 27

From external description to childhood memory.

1. Lines 82-89 contradict a central idea in the text by describing Mr. Pontellier's

Generosity.

1. The author's choice of language serves to emphasize Mrs. Pontellier's sense of

Isolation.

2. What is the effect of the simile used in lines 21-22

It emphasizes the diminishing of the past

3. How do lines 29 through 26 develop a claim? By providing details about a philosophical challenge faced by scientists. Why?

Many scientists are stuck in their old ways and are reluctant to change.

3. The primary purpose of lines 12 through 19 is to clarify the

Origin of alternative theories

1. Lines 59-63 demonstrate Mrs. Pontellier's desire to

Question her situation.

3. The reference to the Matrix in lines 27 through 34 is used to emphasize the questioning of our perception. Why?

The author says that there is no definite theory. For all we know we can be living in a a world similar to Matrix where people are controlling us.

1. Lines 59-63 demonstrate Mrs. Pontellier's desire to question her situation. Why?

The lines infer how Mrs. Pontellier is feeling.

1. Lines 82-89 contradict a central idea in the text by describing Mr. Pontellier's generosity. Why?

These lines show how his generosity contradicts his first impression.

1. The primary purpose of the first paragraph is to establish a contrast. Why?

This paragraph contrasts the demeanors of Mr. and Mrs. Pontellier

2. Lines 33 through 37 contribute to a central theme in the poem by describing the narrators commitment to the values of a past era. Why?

Throughout the poem he is in the past tense and this he loved the values once represented in the hillsides.

3. The authors reference to a "collection of maps" is uses to help clarify

A complex theory

2. What shift in focus occurs from lines 7 through 27. From external description to childhood memory. Why?

At first he is driving and sess how the area changed. Then his mind wanders off to a childhood memory.

1. The author's choice of language serves to emphasize Mrs. Pontellier's sense of isolation. Why?

Blowing out the candle, no sound abroad, ad the sea was like a mournful lullaby, all emphasize how isolated and alone she is.

3. How do lines 29 through 26 develop a claim?

By providing details about a philosophical challenge faced by scientists.

2. The details presented emphasize the landscape's transformation why?

Images show the transformation from the 19th century rural life to what he sees as an adult.

3. The authors reference to a "collection of maps" is uses to help clarify a complex theory. Why

It may look confusing but once put all together it is seen as a whole.

3. The references to goldfish in lines 46 through 57 contribute to the authors purpose by suggesting that

Peoples theories are influenced by their viewpoints

3. The reference to the Matrix in lines 27 through 34 is used to emphasize the questioning of our

Perception

2. The details presented emphasize the landscape's

Transformation.

3. As used in lines 61 and 62 of the text what does the word "coherent" mean

Understandable

2. Which word best describes the narrator's tone in lines 28 through 38 of the poem?

Frustrated

1. The author presents Mr. Pontellier as a man who feels arrogant. Why?

Mr. Pontellier's arrogance is reflected in his reproaching his wife, his instructing of his wife on what her role should be.

1. Placed in the context of the rest of the text, Mr. and Mrs. Pontellier's disagreement about Raoul's Fever reflects

Mr. Pontellier's belief in authority over his wife.

3. As used in lines 61 and 62 of the text what does the word "coherent" mean. Understandable. Why?

Once it is understandable it is easier to grasp the entire concept.

2. The effect of the simile used in lines 21 and 22 emphasizes the diminishing of the past. Why?

The dull mirror compares to the past memories he could no longer see.

3. The author's anecdote about pet owners in Monza, Italy, serves to introduce a central question about what we see. Why

The pet owners were banned for keeping gold fish in curved bowls because that distorted their view of reality. This is what old scientific theories did to us.

1. One major effect of the simile used is to emphasize Mrs. Pontellier's distress. Why?

The simile shows the calm and sorrow of the character.

1. Based on the events in the text, which quotation best reveals the irony of the statement that Mr. Pontellier's wife "was the sole object of his existence". "He was eager to be gone, as he looked forward to a lively week in Carondelet Street". Why?

There is irony because he says she is the sole object of his existence but he is eager to leave her for a week.

3. The primary purpose of lines 12 through 19 is to clarify the origin of alternative theories. Why?

These lines state alternative theories and not just a common singular theory.

3. The references to goldfish in lines 46 through 57 contribute to the authors purpose by suggesting that Peoples theories are influenced by their viewpoints. Why

They state that we are like goldfish and our view points contribute to our theories.

1. Placed in the context of the rest of the text, Mr. and Mrs. Pontellier's disagreement about Raoul's Fever reflects Mr. Pontellier's belief in authority over his wife. Why?

When Mr. Pontellier says that his son "needed looking after" he showed that he has authority.

2. Which word best describes the narrator's tone in lines 28 through 38 of the poem? Frustrated. Why?

When the narrator says listen he expresses anger.