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lesson pretestMultiple Choice

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Question 3 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY

Why did Gilman most likely choose an unreliable narrator to tell the story of "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

Answer
A
It encourages the reader to sympathize more with all of the other characters.
B
It helps the reader understand the necessity of the narrator’s treatment.
C
It encourages the reader to question every detail of the story.
D
It helps the reader understand that the narrator is not getting the help she needs.

Explanation

The narrator’s account becomes increasingly disjointed as her mental health worsens, so readers can see that her husband’s treatment and isolation are not helping her. Her unreliable narration reveals the gap between what John believes is happening and what she is experiencing. The best answer is D, because it helps readers understand that she is not getting the help she needs.

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