An Obstacle
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
An Obstacle
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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Summary - Background - Poem Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Literary Devices - Further Reading & Resources - How to Use - Introduction - Reading Context Questions - Reading Comprehension Questions - Reading Comprehension Answers - Literary Device Questions - Literary Device Answers - Discussion Starters - Writing Prompts - Activity
An Obstacle Reading Comprehension Answers
1. A. The speaker assigns the pronoun “he” to Prejudice.
2. D. The speaker calls Prejudice an “incubus” or evil spirit.
3. B. The encounter takes place on a mountain path.
4. C. The speaker charges through Prejudice when she approaches with an “absent-minded air.”
5. C. As soon as the speaker stops fighting Prejudice, its power disappears.
