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