The Yellow Wallpaper

PART A: Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the narrator and John?

a. John is deeply worried for his wife and is willing to try anything to cure her.

b. As both husband and physician, John is very paternalistic when it comes to his wife, the narrator, treating her like a child.

c. The narrator loves John and trusts his judgement completely, despite the difficulties of his treatment plan.

d. The narrator and John deeply resent one another, though they are attempting to keep up the appearance of a happy marriage.

PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

a. “John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.” ( Paragraph 5)

b. “I get unreasonably angry with John sometimes. I’m sure I never used to be so sensitive.” ( Paragraph 25)

c. “He said we came here solely on my account, that I was to have perfect rest and all the air I could get.” ( Paragraph 31)

d. “John is away all day, and even some nights when his cases are serious.” ( Paragraph 42)