Quiz on Mrs. Mallard's Grief

What was Mrs. Mallard afflicted with?

• A physical injury

• A mental illness

• Heart trouble

• A broken heart

Who delivered the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard?

• A doctor

• Her friend Richards

• Her sister Josephine

• Her husband

What was the cause of Mr. Mallard's death?

• A heart attack

• A car accident

• A plane crash

• A railroad disaster

How did Mrs. Mallard initially react to the news?

• With anger

• With disbelief

• With joy

• With indifference

What did Mrs. Mallard do after her initial grief?

• She left the house

• She cried out loud

• She went to her room alone

• She called for help

What was the weather like outside Mrs. Mallard's window?

• Fresh with new spring life

• Rainy and cold

• Cloudy and stormy

• Sunny and bright

What did Mrs. Mallard see from her window?

• A busy street

• A beautiful garden

• The tops of trees

• A train passing by

What was Mrs. Mallard's emotional state as she sat in the armchair?

• Anxious and restless

• Excited and happy

• Calm and peaceful

• Exhausted and numb

What did Mrs. Mallard feel was coming to her?

• A sense of relief

• A wave of sadness

• Something subtle and elusive

• A call for help

What did the distant song symbolize for Mrs. Mallard?

• Despair and loneliness

• Life and renewal

• Grief and loss

• Hope and joy