Chapter VIII Quiz — The Awakening

What favor does Madame Ratignolle ask of Robert at the beginning of Chapter VIII?

• To escort Edna to the Chênière for Sunday mass
• To leave Mrs. Pontellier alone
• To help his mother repair the sewing machine
• To apologize to Léonce Pontellier for monopolizing Edna's time

Why does Adèle say Edna is different from the other women at Grand Isle?

• Edna is wealthier than the other vacationers
• Edna does not speak French fluently
• Edna is not Creole and might mistake flirtation for genuine courtship
• Edna is younger than the other married women

How does Robert react when Adèle warns him about Edna?

• He agrees immediately and promises to keep his distance
• He laughs it off and changes the subject to dinner plans
• He becomes visibly annoyed and demands to know why he should not be taken seriously
• He quietly nods and walks away without responding

Who does Robert mention while trying to change the subject away from Adèle's warning?

• Léonce Pontellier and his business dealings
• Alcée Arobin and the consul's wife at Biloxi
• Mademoiselle Reisz and her piano recital
• Montel and his plans to visit Vera Cruz

What does Robert bring to Adèle before leaving her cottage?

• A glass of wine and a slice of bread
• Golden-brown bouillon in a dainty Sèvres cup with flaky crackers
• A cup of tea and a copy of the Goncourt novel
• A toddy with Angostura bitters

What is Victor Lebrun doing that angers Madame Lebrun?

• He is reading Robert's private letters
• He is swimming alone beyond the breakers
• He is driving away in the rockaway carriage despite her calls
• He is arguing with one of the hotel guests

What book has Robert promised to lend Edna?

• A collection of Maupassant short stories
• The Goncourt novel from the bookshelf over the small table
• A volume of French poetry by Victor Hugo
• Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

What parting remark does Robert make to Adèle about Mrs. Pontellier?

• He admits he has developed genuine feelings for Edna
• He promises to speak with Léonce about the situation
• He says there is no earthly possibility of Edna taking him seriously
• He asks Adèle to keep their conversation confidential

Which of these events actually occur in Chapter VIII?

Which of the following details are accurately described in Chapter VIII?

What does 'blagueur' mean as used in: "I hope she has discernment enough to find in me something besides the blagueur"?

• A serious and studious person
• A joker or someone who talks insincere nonsense
• A loyal and devoted friend
• A foreigner or social outsider

What does 'desultory' mean as used in: "Robert and his mother exchanged bits of desultory conversation"?

• Hostile and confrontational
• Whispered and secretive
• Lacking clear purpose, jumping from one topic to another
• Long and detailed

What is a 'rockaway' as used in: "Where is Victor going with the rockaway?"

• A type of small sailboat used on the Gulf
• A paved path along the waterfront
• A light, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
• A wooden storage shed behind the main house