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What does the narrator’s description of the wallpaper reveal about the social context of the story?

A
the husband’s role as both spouse and physician in the narrator’s life
B
the narrator’s feeling that her life is repetitive and meaningless
C
the sister-in-law’s daily routine as she observes the narrator
D
the domestic duties of both men and women of the time
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Which of the narrator’s statements suggest her viewpoint about women’s roles in society? Check the three boxes that apply.

A
“John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.”
B
“One of those sprawling flamboyant patterns committing every artistic sin.”
C
“I MUST say what I feel and think in some way – it is such a relief!”
D
“Of course it is only nervousness. It does weigh on me so not to do my duty in any way!”
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Which statements describe the general viewpoint of the narrator as it relates to her social context? Check the two boxes that apply.

A
She openly confronts society’s expectations of women and her role in particular.
B
She accepts society’s expectations but unconsciously questions them.
C
She is preoccupied with interior decorating and other household tasks.
D
She trusts men to decide her fate.
E
She feels alienated from those closest to her.
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