The Story of an Hour Quiz

Who is the protagonist of "The Story of an Hour"?

• Mrs. Mallard

• Mr. Mallard

• Josephine

• Richards

What is the initial news that Mrs. Mallard receives at the beginning of the story?

• Her husband has been promoted

• Her husband has been in an accident

• Her husband has died

• Her husband is moving away

How does Mrs. Mallard initially react to the news of her husband's death?

• She faints

• She cries uncontrollably

• She feels a sense of relief and freedom

• She is indifferent

What is the setting of "The Story of an Hour"?

• A park

• A hospital

• The Mallard's home

• A train station

What physical reaction does Mrs. Mallard have when she learns of her husband's death?

• She collapses

• She experiences heart trouble

• She runs outside

• She locks herself in a room

What does Mrs. Mallard notice through the window after hearing the news?

• The rain

• A beautiful spring day

• A storm

• A funeral procession

What does Mrs. Mallard feel when she looks out the window?

• Despair

• Joy and freedom

• Confusion

• Fear

Who is the character that informs Mrs. Mallard of her husband's death?

• Her sister, Josephine

• Her friend, Richards

• The doctor

• The mailman

What is the significance of Mrs. Mallard's feelings of freedom?

• They represent her financial independence

• They reflect her desire for personal autonomy

• They symbolize her dislike of her home

• They indicate a wish to leave the city

How does Mrs. Mallard’s view of her future change throughout the story?

• It becomes more pessimistic

• It remains the same

• It shifts from despair to exhilaration

• It shifts from exhilaration to despair