The Grief of Mrs. Mallard

What was Mrs. Mallard afflicted with?

• A broken leg

• Heart trouble

• A headache

• A fever

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

• Her husband

• Her sister Josephine

• Her friend Richards

• A stranger

How did Josephine convey the news to Mrs. Mallard?

• In a letter

• Through a phone call

• In broken sentences and veiled hints

• By showing her a newspaper

How did Mrs. Mallard react upon hearing the news of her husband's death?

• She fainted

• She laughed

• She wept with sudden, wild abandonment

• She remained silent

Who was present with Mrs. Mallard when she heard the news?

• Her children

• Her sister Josephine and Richards

• Her neighbors

• Her parents

What did Mrs. Mallard do after the initial storm of grief?

• She went to the kitchen

• She went to her room alone

• She went for a walk

• She called a friend

What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction to the news compared to other women?

• She was paralyzed and unable to accept it

• She immediately fainted

• She wept at once

• She laughed hysterically

What did Mrs. Mallard face when she went to her room?

• A mirror

• A closed door

• An open window

• A family portrait

Why did Richards hasten to deliver the news to Mrs. Mallard?

• To be the first to tell her

• To forestall any less careful, less tender friend

• To fulfill a promise to Mr. Mallard

• To gain her favor

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

• A car accident

• A railroad disaster

• A heart attack

• A plane crash