Mrs. Mallard's Journey to Freedom

In 'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin, Mrs. Mallard learns of her husband's death and initially grieves. However, she soon realizes the freedom and independence she now possesses. As she embraces this new life, her husband unexpectedly returns, leading to her sudden death, which doctors attribute to 'joy that kills.'

What is the main health concern of Mrs. Mallard?

• Heart trouble

• Arthritis

• Asthma

• Diabetes

Who informs Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death?

• Her mother

• Her sister Josephine

• Her friend

• A stranger

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

• She faints

• She laughs

• She weeps

• She remains silent

Where does Mrs. Mallard go after hearing the news?

• To the neighbor's house

• To the kitchen

• To her room

• To the garden

What does Mrs. Mallard see outside her window?

• A busy street

• A storm

• New spring life

• A barren landscape

What word does Mrs. Mallard whisper repeatedly?

• Joy

• Love

• Peace

• Free

What does Mrs. Mallard realize about her future?

• It will be full of sorrow

• It will be lonely

• It will be short

• It will be hers alone

What does Josephine do outside Mrs. Mallard's door?

• Calls the doctor

• Leaves quietly

• Pleads for her to open

• Sings

How does Mrs. Mallard appear when she finally opens the door?

• Defeated

• Triumphant

• Angry

• Confused

Who unexpectedly returns home at the end of the story?

• A relative

• Mr. Mallard

• A friend

• A neighbor