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The Awakening
Kate Chopin
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Chapters I–V
Chapters VI–IX
Chapters X–XIV
Chapters XV–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIV
Chapters XXV–XXIX
Chapters XXX–XXXV
Chapters XXXVI–XXXIX
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Edna Pontellier
Mademoiselle Reisz
Adèle Ratignolle
Robert Lebrun
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Identity
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Chapters I–V
Chapters VI–IX
Chapters X–XIV
Chapters XV–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIV
Chapters XXV–XXIX
Chapters XXX–XXXV
Chapters XXXVI–XXXIX
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Edna Pontellier
Robert Lebrun
Mademoiselle Reisz
Adèle Ratignolle
Alcée Arobin
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Chapters 1-5
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Chapters 15-19
Chapters 20-24
Chapters 25-29
Chapters 30-35
Chapters 36-39
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Chapters 15-19 Quiz
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Chapters 15-19 Quiz
1
of 5
What sudden event causes Edna to realize she has become infatuated with Robert?
His departure for Mexico
His confession of love
Her own immanent departure
Her decision to swim
2
of 5
Although Edna tells Adèle she would sacrifice her life for her children, what, paradoxically, would she not sacrifice?
Her money
Her free time
Her soul
Herself
3
of 5
What routine social obligation does Edna skip, prompting an argument with Léonce?
Euchre Fridays
Mardi Gras
Charivari
Reception day
4
of 5
After showing her drawings to Adèle, what aspect of the Ratignolles' life does Edna realize she does not want?
Domestic harmony
A passionate relationship
Children
A nice house
5
of 5
Who does Léonce hold up as a positive example to Edna when she stops fulfilling her reception day obligations?
Madame Lebrun
Adèle Ratignolle
The woman in black
Mademoiselle Riesz
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