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

She has a deadly 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 provides the best explanation for her new appearance?

She feels empowered and excited to continue living her life.

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.

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.

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

Mrs. Mallard's sister tries to console her.

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

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