Story of an Hour
In Story of an Hour, what is the theme?
Freedom can come through death.
In A Respectable Women, what is the theme?
Moderation vs identity
In A Matter of Prejudice, what is the theme?
The beauty of acceptance and love.
What is Chopin's ancestors' background?
Chopin is of Irish and Creole descent.
What is the real name of Gatsby in The Great Gatsby?
James Gatz
What is evident when Mrs. Mallard exclaims "free, free, free" in Story of an Hour?
Mrs. Mallard is grateful to no longer be attached to her husband.
What was the name of the friend in A Respectable Women?
Gouvernail
What is Madame Carambeau's personality like at the start of A Matter of Prejudice?
Self centered and snooty
What event prompted Chopin to compose?
The death of Kate's mother may have prompted her to start writing.
Who is it that shoots Gatsby in The Great Gatsby?
George Wilson
What occurs at the end of Story of an Hour that alters the plot?
Mr. Mallard enters through the door.
While Gouvernail is at her residence, where does Baroda intend to go?
Aunt's house
True or False: Madame Carambeau is a widowed daughter.
True
When Chopin died, how old was she in years?
53-55 years old
Why is Gatsby so attracted to Daisy In The Great Gatsby?
He had a memory of her from when they were young and in love with one other.
What is the tone in Story of an Hour?
Instead of being overcome with sorrow at the news of her husband's death, she is overjoyed that she is no longer bound.
True or False: Baroda leaves the house and comes back while Gouvernail is still there.
False, Baroda doesn't return until Gouvernail leaves.
Why is Madame Carambeau in A Matter of Prejudice intrigued by the little girl?
The health of the child, according to Madame Carambeau, is more essential than her origin.
How could women support themselves?
Writing was a source of income for women.
In The Great Gatsby who attended the burial of Jay Gatsby?
Gatsby's dad and Nick.
True or False: Mrs.Mallard is the antagonist in Story of an Hour?
False, she is the protagonist.
Why was Mrs. Baroda irritated when she learned that her husband was expecting a visitor.
She desired some time to herself with her spouse.
What was the overall impact of Madame Carambeau's attitude on her son, Henri in A Matter of Prejudice?
Henri and his family moved away from French culture and traditions.
What occurred in 1863 to Chopin?
Chopin's great-grandmother died in 1863, as did her half-brother.
In The Great Gatsby, why does George think Gatsby murdered Myrtle?
George believes they had an affair.