Kate Chopin's Short Stories Quizzes

1. What is Mrs. Mallard's response to her husband's death in "The Story of an Hour"?

• Joy
• Annoyance
• Sadness
• Anger

2. What is Mr. Mallard's first name in "The Story of an Hour"?

• John
• Richard
• Charles
• Brently

3. What occurs at the end of "The Story of an Hour"?

• Louise Mallard falls down the stairs.
• Mr. Mallard returns home.
• Josephine reveals that she lied.
• Louise Mallard revels in her room.

4. Why is Louise Mallard sick in "The Story of an Hour"?

• Heart trouble
• Extreme old age
• Memory loss
• Cancer

5. In "The Story of an Hour," what word does Louise repeat to herself in her room?

• Why
• Life
• Free
• Death

6. What does NOT characterize Mrs. Mallard's face in "The Story of an Hour"?

• Depression
• Repression
• Calmness
• Strength

7. How did Mr. Mallard supposedly die in "The Story of an Hour"?

• Stroke
• Train accident
• Car accident
• Heart attack

8. What emotion does Louise NOT feel over the course of "The Story of an Hour"?

• Anticipation
• Exhaustion
• Grief
• Ire

9. In what season does "The Story of an Hour" occur?

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

10. How does Louise Mallard characterize human relationships in "The Story of an Hour"?

• As a puzzle
• As a necessity
• As a gift
• As a crime