Kate Chopin 'The Story of an Hour' Analysis

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What was the woman's initial reaction when she realized the thing approaching to possess her?

She felt a sense of terror and tried to fight it off with her will. (correct)

She felt a sense of indifference and did not react at all.

She felt a sense of confusion and did not know how to respond.

She felt a sense of joy and welcomed it with open arms.

What did the woman say repeatedly under her breath when she abandoned herself?

"death, death, death"

"love, love, love"

"fear, fear, fear"

"free, free, free" (correct)

What did the woman feel would belong to her absolutely in the long procession of years to come?

Her memories and experiences.

Her wealth and possessions.

Her freedom and independence. (correct)

Her husband's love and devotion.

What did the text suggest about the woman's feelings towards her husband?

She loved him sometimes, but often did not. Signup and view all the answers

What did the text suggest about the woman's perception of the 'thing' that was approaching to possess her?

She recognized it as a natural and inevitable force. Signup and view all the answers

What did the text suggest about the woman's state of mind when she was sitting motionless, except for the occasional sob?

She was distressed and emotionally overwhelmed. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for taking great care in breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard?

She had a heart condition Signup and view all the answers

Who initially broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to his wife?

Mrs. Mallard's sister Josephine Signup and view all the answers

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

She wept with sudden, wild abandonment Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mrs. Mallard go after the initial outburst of grief?

She went to her bedroom Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Mallard observe from the window in her room?

The tops of trees and signs of spring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sensory details is NOT mentioned in the passage?

The taste of the spring breeze Signup and view all the answers

Kate Chopin 'The Story of an Hour' Analysis

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What was the woman's initial reaction when she realized the thing approaching to possess her?

What did the woman say repeatedly under her breath when she abandoned herself?

What did the woman feel would belong to her absolutely in the long procession of years to come?

What did the text suggest about the woman's feelings towards her husband?

What did the text suggest about the woman's perception of the 'thing' that was approaching to possess her?

What did the text suggest about the woman's state of mind when she was sitting motionless, except for the occasional sob?

What was the reason for taking great care in breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard?

Who initially broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to his wife?

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

Where did Mrs. Mallard go after the initial outburst of grief?

What did Mrs. Mallard observe from the window in her room?

Which of the following sensory details is NOT mentioned in the passage?

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