Story of An Hour

What is Mrs. Mallard's first reaction to her husband's death?

• She was happy because she was "free, free, free."

• She collapsed on the ground.

• She wept at once, sobbing uncontrollably.

• She felt nothing.

How does Mrs. Mallard feel about her husband?

• She loves him- sometimes.

• She doesn't like him at all.

• She is madly in love with him.

• She wishes that she were married to someone else.

What does the doctor say that Mrs. Mallard dies of?

• Sudden fright

• Melanoma

• Overwhelming Sadness

• Heart disease- of joy that kills

What does Louise say repeatedly while looking out the window?

• "Free"
• "Finally"
• "Freedom"
• "Yay

According to the selection, why is the line "she had died of heart disease--of the joy that kills" ironic?

• Louise didn't die.

• Joy cannot literally kill someone.

• She was sad that her husband was actually alive.

• She was sad that her husband was dead.

Which of the following is NOT a theme that can be derived from reading "The Story of an Hour?"

• Independence brings joy.

• Life can change in an instant.

• True happiness comes from one's self.

• Cast aside your worries and enjoy life.

What is significant about the story's setting?

• The story's set in a time period that afforded women very few rights.
• It takes place in a large house.
• The story encompasses one hour.
• The setting makes no difference.

In what season does the story take place and why is it significant?

• The story takes place in Winter and symbolizes that everything dies.
• The story takes place in Summer and symbolizes the burning love Mrs. Mallard has for her husband.
• The story takes place in Spring and symbolizes a new beginning for Mrs. Mallard.
• The story takes place in Fall and symbolizes the everything is falling apart.

The story is written in ______ person narration.

• first

• second

• third (limited)

• third (omniscient)

The climax of the story takes place when ___.

• Josephine knocks at the door

• Mrs. Mallard sees her husband walk in

• doctors said she died of joy

• Richards and Josephine told Mrs. Mallard her husband died