Literature Quiz: The Story of an Hour

Who broke the news of Mrs. Mallard's husband's death to her?

• Josephine

• Richards

• Brently Mallard

• Unnamed friend

What physical condition did Mrs. Mallard have?

• Arthritis

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Heart trouble

What was Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction upon hearing the news?

• She wept with wild abandonment

• She fainted

• She remained calm

• She laughed

What did Mrs. Mallard see outside her window after hearing the news?

• A rainbow

• A thunderstorm

• Tops of trees

• Snowfall

What did Mrs. Mallard feel was approaching her?

• Something subtle and elusive

• A thunderstorm

• A visitor

• A gift

What word did Mrs. Mallard keep whispering to herself?

• Lonely

• Trapped

• Sad

• Free

How did Mrs. Mallard feel about the years to come after her husband's death?

• They would be filled with sorrow

• They would belong to her absolutely

• They would be short

• They would be lonely

What did the doctors say Mrs. Mallard died of?

• Heart disease - of the joy that kills

• Old age

• A stroke

• Pneumonia

Who entered the house at the end of the story?

• Brently Mallard

• Richards

• Josephine

• Unnamed person

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What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction upon seeing her husband at the end?

• She fainted

• She felt triumphant

• She cried uncontrollably

• She died of shock