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Who is the author of the story 'The Story of an Hour'?
Who is the author of the story 'The Story of an Hour'?
- Jane Austen
- Virginia Woolf
- Kate Chaplin (correct)
- Emily Dickinson
What is the title of the story written by Kate Chaplin?
What is the title of the story written by Kate Chaplin?
- The Moment of Happiness
- The Story of an Hour (correct)
- The Hour of Freedom
- The Story of a Lifetime
What is the main theme of 'The Story of an Hour'?
What is the main theme of 'The Story of an Hour'?
- The pursuit of happiness
- The role of women in society (correct)
- The importance of family
- Marriage and love
Who broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard?
Who broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard?
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Who was with Mrs. Mallard when she received the news of her husband's death?
Who was with Mrs. Mallard when she received the news of her husband's death?
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How did Mrs. Mallard initially react to the news of her husband's death?
How did Mrs. Mallard initially react to the news of her husband's death?
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What did Mrs. Mallard's husband's name signify in the newspaper report?
What did Mrs. Mallard's husband's name signify in the newspaper report?
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How did Mrs. Mallard feel after the initial shock of her husband's death?
How did Mrs. Mallard feel after the initial shock of her husband's death?
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Author and Title
- The author of the story "The Story of an Hour" is Kate Chopin, not Kate Chaplin.
- Kate Chopin wrote the story "The Story of an Hour".
Main Theme
- The main theme of "The Story of an Hour" is the struggle for independence and freedom in a patriarchal society, specifically in the context of a marriage.
Characters and Events
- Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister, broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard.
- Mrs. Mallard was with her sister Josephine when she received the news of her husband's death.
- Mrs. Mallard initially reacted to the news of her husband's death with grief and tears.
- Mr. Mallard's name was listed in the newspaper as "killed" in the railroad disaster.
- After the initial shock of her husband's death, Mrs. Mallard felt a sense of freedom and independence, which was a new and empowering experience for her.
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