1. What is the main theme of "The Story of an Hour"?

a. The oppression of women in society.

b. The importance of marital happiness.
c. The value of personal freedom.
d. The consequences of deceit.

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

a. She is devastated and inconsolable.

b. She is relieved and experiences a sense of freedom.
c. She is in denial and refuses to believe the news.
d. She is indifferent and unaffected by the news.
3. 3. Which literary device does Kate Chopin use to create suspense in the story?
a. Foreshadowing
b. Simile
c. Metaphor
d. Alliteration

4. What does Mrs. Mallard feel after realizing her husband is alive?
a. Anger and betrayal
b. Fear and anxiety
c. Relief and disappointment
d. Joy and sorrow

5. How does Mrs. Mallard die?

a. She has a heart attack.
b. She falls down the stairs.
c. She is hit by a car.
d. The story does not specify.

6. What is the significance of the open window in the story?

a. It symbolizes Mrs. Mallard's longing for escape and freedom.
b. It represents the outside world intruding on Mrs. Mallard's private grief.
c. It foreshadows the tragic ending of the story.
d. It provides a source of natural light in the room.

7. What does the story suggest about the institution of marriage?

a. It is a source of happiness and fulfillment.
b. It is an oppressive and limiting institution.
c. It is necessary for social stability.
d. It is a choice that individuals should make for themselves.

8. What does Mrs. Mallard's sister, Josephine, symbolize in the story?

a. The confidante and supporter of Mrs. Mallard's desires.
b. The embodiment of societal expectations and norms.
c. The voice of reason and caution.
d. The rival for Mrs. Mallard's husband's affections.
9. Which of the following best describes the narrative perspective of the story?
a. First-person limited
b. Third-person limited
c. Third-person omniscient
d. Second-person

10. What is the mood of the story?

a. Melancholic
b. Joyful
c. Suspenseful
d. Angry

11. How does the story depict Mrs. Mallard's marriage?

a. As a happy and fulfilling union.
b. As a loveless and oppressive relationship.
c. As a complicated and tumultuous partnership.
d. The story does not provide details about the marriage.

12. What role does Mrs. Mallard's heart condition play in the story?
a. It heightens the sense of suspense and impending doom.
b. It symbolizes Mrs. Mallard's emotional vulnerability.
c. It represents the physical toll of an unhappy marriage.
d. It is a red herring, not affecting the plot.

13. What is the central conflict in the story?

a. Mrs. Mallard's internal struggle between societal expectations and personal desires.
b. Mrs. Mallard's conflict with her sister Josephine.
c. Mrs. Mallard's conflict with her husband Brently.
d. The conflict between Mrs. Mallard and the doctors.

14. How does the story present the concept of freedom?

a. As something to be feared and avoided.
b. As an essential and inviolable right.
c. As a temporary respite from the burdens of life.
d. The story does not explicitly address the concept of freedom.

15. What is the overall tone of the story?

a. Bitter
b. Hopeful
c. Tragic
d. Comedic

Answer Key

1. C 4. C 7. B 10. A 13. a
2. B 5. A 8. B 11. B 14. b
3. A 6. A 9. B 12. A 15. c