Spring Final Exam Review

What was Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction upon hearing the news of her husband's death in "The Story of an Hour"?

• She was relieved and happy.

• She felt wild abandonment.

• She was indifferent.

• She expressed anger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who informed Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death?

• Her sister Josephine and her husband's friend Richard.

• A neighbor.

• A telegram delivery person.

• Her doctor.

What physical reaction did Mrs. Mallard have while sitting in the armchair after hearing the news?

• She laughed hysterically.

• She sobbed quietly.

• She fell asleep.

• She screamed loudly.

What symbolizes hope and the future in the story as observed by Mrs. Mallard?

• The sound of the rain.

• Patches of blue sky.

• The distant song.

• The comfortable armchair.

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

• It represents isolation.

• It symbolizes freedom.

• It signifies danger.

• It represents confinement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What emotion was Louise experiencing as she whispered "free, free, free!"?

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What did Louise perceive as trivial when she felt a monstrous joy?

• Her sister's concerns

• The idea of living for herself

• The suggestion that she would weep again

• Her husband's return

What was Louise's reaction to the thought of living for herself in the coming years?

• She was indifferent

• She was terrified

• She was excited

• She was confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

How did Louise's sister, Josephine, try to communicate with her while she was in the room?

• By shouting through the door

• By knocking on the door

• By whispering through the keyhole

• By sending a letter under the door

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What ultimately caused Louise's death according to the doctors?

• A broken heart

• A sudden shock

• Heart disease

• The joy that kills