The Story of an Hour

What is the main theme of "The Story of an Hour"?

• The joy of marriage

• The oppressive nature of marriage

• The importance of family

• The inevitability of death

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• Josephine

• Brently Mallard

• Louise Mallard

• Richards

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What news does Louise Mallard receive at the beginning of the story?

• Her husband has been promoted

• Her husband has died in a train accident

• Her husband is having an affair

• Her husband has won a lottery

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

• With uncontrollable grief

• With anger

• With indifference

• With relief

What does Louise Mallard realize about her life after hearing the news of her husband's death?

• She will be lonely

• She will be financially unstable

• She will be free

• She will be socially ostracized

What is the significance of the open window in the story?

• It symbolizes the outside world

• It represents Louise's desire to escape

• It signifies the opportunities and freedom that await Louise

• It is a reminder of her husband's absence

What ultimately happens to Louise Mallard at the end of the story?

• She moves to a new city

• She remarries

• She dies of a heart attack

• She becomes a writer

What is the doctors' explanation for Louise Mallard's death?

• She died of grief

• She died of joy that kills

• She died of shock

• She died of a broken heart

What literary device is predominantly used in "The Story of an Hour" to convey the protagonist's emotions?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the story suggest about the nature of freedom and independence for women in the 19th century?

• It was easily attainable

• It was often misunderstood

• It was a rare and fleeting experience

• It was a common occurrence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2