The Story of an Hour Quiz

1. What did Mrs. Mallard do after the initial outburst of grief when she found out about her husband’s death?

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  1. She went to the funeral

• She went to the newspaper office

• She went to the accident crime scene

• She went to her room alone

What did Mrs. Mallard repeatedly whisper to herself after her realization?

• “Alive, Alive,  Alive!”

• 1. “Gone, Gone, Gone!”

• “Free, Free, Free!”

• “Escape, Escape, Escape!”

How does Josephine react when Mrs. Mallard locks herself in the room?

• She tries to break the door down

• She implores Mrs. Mallard to open the door

• She goes to fetch Mr. Mallard

• She leaves the house in frustration

What is the primary symbolic significance of the open window in the story?

• It represents the protagonist’s desire to breathe fresh air.

• It symbolizes the protagonist’s yearning for her husband’s return.

•  It reflects the renewal of life and the potential for freedom.

• 1. It signifies the arrival of a problem.

 What is the theme or message of the story based on the events and Mrs. Mallard's journey?

• The desire for independence and personal freedom

• The consequences of deceit

• The power of family bonds and love

• The importance of social conventions

  What role does the character Richards play in the story?

• He is Mrs. Mallard's husband

• He is Mrs. Mallard's doctor

• He is a friend of Mr. Mallard

• He is Mrs. Mallard's secret lover

How does the story's title, "The Story of an Hour," reflect its content?

• The story is about the events of an entire year.

• The story is about the span of a week in the protagonist's life.

• The story covers events that span over an entire day.

• The story is about a brief moment in Mrs. Mallard's life.

 How does the author use the weather and the setting to create a mood in the story?

• To create a depressing atmosphere

• To convey a sense of a new beginning

• To emphasize the protagonist's happiness

• 1. To make the story more exciting

Consider the story's ending. What is the significance of Mrs. Mallard's sudden death when she sees her husband alive? How does this twist affect the story's message?

• 1. Her death shows her deep love for her husband.

• 1. Her death reveals the fragility of her health.

• Her death underscores the devastating impact of disappointment.

• Her death reinforces the joy of her newfound freedom.

Why is there a "feverish triumph" in Mrs. Mallard's eyes when she opens the door?

• She has discovered a hidden secret.

• She is excited about a surprise.

• She feels victorious over her situation.

• She is afraid of her sister.