The Story of an Hour / Kate Chopin

Test Practice

Analyze Plot

With your partner, discuss how to answer these questions about analyzing a plot.

1. Which sequence best reflects Mrs. Mallard’s changing emotions throughout the hour?
a. disbelief, despair, acceptance
b. grief, acceptance, joy
c. grief, joy, despair
d. joy, excitement, anger


What is the correct answer to the question above? How did the information you gathered during reading help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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