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by Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin's Short Stories Quiz 1

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

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