The Story of an Hour Quiz

What news did Josephine break to her sister Mrs. Mallard? Why was Josephine careful in the way she did this?

• Josephine told Mrs. Mallard about a family inheritance.

• Josephine informed Mrs. Mallard about a job opportunity.

• Josephine broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard.

• Josephine shared the news of a surprise party for Mrs. Mallard.

What is Mrs. Mallard’s initial reaction to the big news? Is her reaction similar or different than what someone would expect?

What word(s) did Mrs. Mallard start whispering to herself when she was alone in her room? What realization was she coming to?

• Free, free, free!

• Love, love, love!

• Sad, sad, sad!

• Hope, hope, hope!

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

• A stormy sky

• A clear blue sky

• A bustling city

• A peaceful countryside

How do the other characters view Mrs. Mallard?

• As a fragile and delicate woman

• As a strong and independent woman

• As a selfish and inconsiderate person

• As a cheerful and optimistic person

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What caused Mrs. Mallard’s death according to the doctor? Why is it ironic?

• Heart disease from joy

• Heart attack from shock

• Natural causes

• Accident

How does the mood of this story change from beginning, middle, to end?

• The mood remains the same throughout the story.

• The mood changes from happy to sad to hopeful.

• The mood changes from tense to relaxed to suspenseful.

• The mood changes from joyful to melancholic to triumphant.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the third person point of view create dramatic irony?

• By allowing the reader to know more than the characters

• By limiting the reader's knowledge to one character's perspective

• By providing a biased perspective of events

• By focusing on the internal thoughts of a single character

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did Louise feel “free” after her husband’s death?

• She was relieved from a controlling relationship.

• She inherited a large fortune.

• She could travel the world freely.

• She was free from societal expectations.

What does the open window symbolize in this story?

• Freedom

• Opportunity

• Danger

• Isolation

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4