10 Questions
What was Mrs. Mallard afflicted with?
heart trouble
Who broke the news of her husband's death to Mrs. Mallard?
her sister Josephine
Who was with Mrs. Mallard when she received the news?
her husband's friend Richards
What was Richards doing when he found out about the railroad disaster?
he was in the newspaper office
How did Mrs. Mallard react to the news?
she wept with sudden, wild abandonment
What precautions were taken when breaking the news of her husband's death to Mrs. Mallard?
Great care was taken to break the news as gently as possible to Mrs. Mallard, knowing that she was afflicted with a heart trouble.
Who was present when Mrs. Mallard was informed about her husband's death?
Her sister Josephine and her husband's friend Richards were present when Mrs. Mallard was informed about her husband's death.
How did Richards find out about the railroad disaster?
Richards found out about the railroad disaster while he was in the newspaper office.
How did Mrs. Mallard initially react to the news of her husband's death?
Mrs. Mallard initially reacted to the news by weeping with sudden, wild abandonment in her sister's arms.
What did Mrs. Mallard do after the storm of grief had passed?
After the storm of grief had passed, Mrs. Mallard went away to her room alone and did not want anyone to follow her.
Mrs. Mallard's Heart Trouble: Test your knowledge of Kate Chopin's short story 'The Story of an Hour' with this quiz. Explore the themes of love, betrayal, and freedom as you answer questions about the plot, characters, and symbolism.
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