Quiz on 'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin

What is Mrs. Mallard's first reaction to the news of her husband's death?

• Joy

• Anger

• Shock and grief

• Indifference

How does Mrs. Mallard initially feel about her husband's death?

• Numb

• Heartbroken

• Relieved

• Overjoyed

Where does Mrs. Mallard go after hearing the news of her husband's death?

• To her sister's house

• Outside to the garden

• To her room

• To the kitchen

What does Mrs. Mallard see outside her window?

• A busy street

• A barren landscape

• Trees, birds, and the sky

• A storm

What word does Mrs. Mallard whisper to herself repeatedly?

• "Why"

• "Yes"

• "Free"

• "No"

What emotion does Mrs. Mallard feel as she contemplates her life without her husband?

• Despair

• Excitement

• Anxiety

• Guilt

How does the story describe Mrs. Mallard's face as she processes her husband's death?

• Joyful and triumphant

• Pale and lifeless

• Angry and tense

• Calm and relaxed

Who comes to the door after Mrs. Mallard has had her moment of realization?

• The doctor

• A neighbor

• Her sister, Josephine

• Her husband, Brently Mallard

What happens to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story?

• She falls asleep

• She dies

• She faints

• She leaves the house

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

• Freedom and independence

• Revenge and forgiveness

• Love and marriage

• Wealth and poverty