Question

3.16 “The Birthmark” Checkpoint Quiz

1. The Birthmark reveals the Romantic Era skepticism of ____?

a. Nature
b. Science
c. History
d. Memory

2. Georgina allegorically represent all of the following EXCEPT:

a. Idealized feminine beauty
b. Idealized wife personality
c. Strongly women who defy conventional marriage roles
d. Spiritual innocence

3. How does the hand-sharpen birthmark symbolically change in the story?

a. It changes from a mark of individuality and beauty to self-hatred and sin
b. It changes from light pink to deep red as Georgianna ages
c. It changes from scorn and ridicule to admiration and hope
b. It does not change throughout the story

4. What is Aylmer’s flaw?

a. He is in love with another woman
b. He is a terrible doctor
c. He thinks that he is more powerful than the natural world
d. He thinks that aging should be stopped

5. Which is a main theme of The Birthmark?

a. Marriage is unwise
b. Love conquers all
c. Man cannot perfect nature
d. Science can improve the lives of mankind

Answer 1

1) B. Science

2) C. Strongly women who defy conventional marriage roles

3) A. It changes from a mark of individuality and beauty to self-hatred and sin

4) C. He thinks that he is more powerful than the natural world

5) C. Man cannot perfect nature

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answers for the questions would be 1. B) Science, 2. C) Strongly women who defy conventional marriage roles, 3. A) It changes from a mark of individuality and beauty to self-hatred and sin, 4. C) He thinks that he is more powerful than the natural world, and 5. C) Man cannot perfect nature.

Explanation:

The Birthmark tells the story of a scientist that fits the role of "The Mad Scientist" in the Romantic Era, since he experiments with humans, in this case his wife Georgina, in order to try to create something superior than nature could. While doing this he damages Georgina's self perception until eventually killing her.