What do readers discover about Mrs. Mallard as the story opens?

She has a deadly heart condition.

Which of the following provides the best explanation for the words that escape her lips?

W/out her husband, she's able to live for only herself now.

Which of the following provides the best explanation for her new appearance?

She feels empowered and excited to continue living her life.

Which of the following events from the end of the story is not IRONIC --

Mrs. Mallard's sister tries to console her.

Why might Mrs. Mallard's sister & friend be so worried about her while she grieves her husband?

They know she has a dangerous heart condition.

How does Mrs. Mallard immediately react to the news about her husband?

She weeps with sudden loss and loneliness.

Which of the following is an actual analysis of Mrs.Mallard's death?

She dies of grief over losing her new-found freedom.

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1
What do readers discover about Mr. Mallard as the story opens?
He's getting divorced.
He's been cheating on his wife.
He's dead.
He has a deadly heart condition.
2
What do readers discover about Mrs. Mallard as the story opens?
She's pregnant.
She's filed for divorce.
She is dead.
She has a deadly heart condition.
3
Which of the following provides the best explanation for the words that escape her lips?
W/out her husband, she's able to live for only herself now.
She's able to love another man now w/out having to hide it.
All she wants to do is die now that her love is dead.
Her husband used to beat her, but now he never will again.
4
Which of the following provides the best explanation for her new appearance?
She feels empowered and excited to continue living her life.
She is closer to death now that she has lost her husband.
She feels lighter than air and free like a butterfly.
She experienced a downfall and has lost her desire to live.
5
Which of the following events from the end of the story is not IRONIC --
Mrs. Mallard dies.
Mrs. Mallard's sister tries to console her.
Mr. Mallard is not really dead.
6
Why might Mrs. Mallard's sister & friend be so worried about her while she grieves her husband?
They know she has a dangerous heart condition.
They know she is pregnant and alone now.
They worry she might try to hurt herself.
They know she is losing her mind.
7
What image does the narrator use to describe Mrs. Mallard's appearance as she walks downstairs?
A goddess of Victory
A sickly old woman
A butterfly in flight
A tragic heroine
8
How does Mrs. Mallard immediately react to the news about her husband?
She laughs in joy.
She weeps with sudden loss and loneliness.
She weeps with joy.
She laughs in shock and sadness.
9
This story of death is set in the Spring, a symbol of new life, which makes the setting--
Fantastical
Historical
Honest
Ironic
10
Which of the following is an actual analysis of Mrs.Mallard's death?
The narrator said she dies from "the joy that kills."
She died when she realized her husband was not dead.
She dies of grief over losing her new-found freedom.
The doctors said she had died of heart disease.
11
When Mrs. Mallard finally speaks about her feelings, what words escape her lips?
"I'm going to Disney Land!"
"I will surely die now, too."
"Free, free, free!"
"Good bye, sweet prince."

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