Humanities › Literature The Story of an Hour Quiz Test your knowledge of this early feminist work Jakob Gillmann / EyeEm / Getty Images Literature Classic Literature Study Guides Authors & Texts Top Picks Lists Terms Best Sellers Plays & Drama Poetry Quotations Shakespeare Short Stories Children's Books By Esther Lombardi Esther Lombardi Literature Expert M.A., English Literature, California State University - Sacramento B.A., English, California State University - Sacramento Esther Lombardi, M.A., is a journalist who has covered books and literature for over twenty years. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on May 08, 2019 1. Who is the author of The Story of an Hour? Edith Wharton Katherine Anne Porter Joan Didion Kate Chopin Correct Wrong Kate Chopin was the author of several novels and short stories, including The Story of an Hour, which she published in Vogue Magazine. 2. Who is the main character of the story? Josephine Louise Eliza Kate Correct Wrong The story follows Mrs. Louise Mallard as she comes to terms with the tragic death of her husband. 3. What is the explanation for Louise's husband's death? He drowned He died in a railroad accident He was struck by lightning He was murdered Correct Wrong Brentley Mallard's name is first on a list of "killed" in a local railroad disaster. 4. Why is Louise's family concerned about her? She is hysterical She doesn't have any money She has heart trouble She is a woman Correct Wrong We learn of Louise's heart trouble in the story's very first line: Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death. As the story progresses, however, we learn that her family needs to be worried about much more than just her physical symptoms. 5. When was The Story of an Hour first published? 1894 1895 1897 1994 Correct Wrong Kate Chopin published The Story of an Hour in 1894, making it one of the earliest examples of feminist literature. 6. What is the name of Louise's sister? Sarah Josephine Joyce Emily Correct Wrong Louise's sister Josephine is the first to inform Louise of her husband's death. 7. What does Louise do when he hears that her husband's name is on the list of "killed?" She kills herself She weeps and goes to her room She says "He's gone" She simply says his name, then faints Correct Wrong Upon learning of her husband's death, Louise locks herself in her room, where she experiences a surprising emotional reaction. 8. What does Josephine believe that Louise is doing behind her closed door? Nothing Making herself ill Looking at photographs Killing herself Correct Wrong Josephine assumes that Louise must feel a great deal of grief after learning of her husband's death and worries that, because of Louise's heart condition, those emotions could cause her to become sick. 9. What happens when Louise sees Brently? She runs to him She thinks he is a ghost She tells him she is leaving him She dies Correct Wrong The story's final line explains: When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease — of the joy that kills. The Story of an Hour Quiz You got: % Correct. Did you even read the book? Dave and Les Jacobs / Getty Images Maybe if you actually read the story you would get at least one question right! Get yourself a copy, read it, then try again. Share Your Results The Story of an Hour Quiz You got: % Correct. You might want to read the story again. Shestock / Getty Images It seems like it's been a little while since you've read The Story of an Hour. You might want to revisit the story, then try again to see if you can improve your score. Share Your Results The Story of an Hour Quiz You got: % Correct. Not bad. Shestock / Getty Images You may have forgotten a few details, but you clearly know the basics of this book. Study up a little and see if you can improve your score. Share Your Results The Story of an Hour Quiz You got: % Correct. Good job! Atsushi Yamada / Getty Images You've clearly read this story pretty thoroughly. Now check out some of Kate Chopin's other works or read more about feminist literature. Share Your Results The Story of an Hour Quiz You got: % Correct. Great job! Lelia Valduga / Getty Images Look's like someone's a real Kate Chopin expert! You might want to check out some other great feminist writers. Share Your Results The Story of an Hour Quiz You got: % Correct. Excellent job! Lelia Valduga / Getty Images Kate Chopin, is that you? You clearly know this story inside and out. Check out some other great feminist writers. Share Your Results