Question

which excerpt from \the yellow wallpaper\ contradicts the narrators belief that she is improving?
i really do eat better, and am more quiet than i was.
life is very much more exciting now than it used to be. you see i have something more to expect, to look forward to, to watch.
i dont sleep much at night, for it is so interesting to watch developments; but i sleep a good deal in the daytime.
john is so pleased to see me improve! he laughed a little the other day, and said i seemed to be flourishing in spite of my wall-paper.

Explanation:

To find the excerpt that contradicts the narrator's belief of improving, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("I really do eat better...") suggests improvement.
• The second option ("Life is very much more exciting...") also shows a positive change, supporting improvement.
• The third option ("I don't sleep much at night... but I sleep a good deal in the daytime") indicates disrupted sleep patterns, which is not a sign of improvement and contradicts her belief.
• The fourth option ("John is so pleased to see me improve...") reinforces the idea of improvement.

Answer:

The excerpt in the bottom - left box: "I don't sleep much at night, for it is so interesting to watch developments; but I sleep a good deal in the daytime."