All about Kate
Kate or Cap?
Chopin Facts
French or Fake?
19th Century Drama
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How and languages did Kate speak?
Two, French and English
100
Did Kate Chopin or Captain America say this quote,
"I would give up everything to be free"
Kate!
100
What’s the correct way to pronounce "Chopin"?
"Show-PAN" (but the "n" is soft, almost silent)
100
What does “Chopin” mean in French?
Nothing! It’s just a last name. (But in Polish, it’s associated with composer Frédéric Chopin.)
100
What was a "proper" lady expected to do in Kate Chopin’s time?
Be quiet, obedient, and focused on family life—Kate did NOT stick to this.
200
Which American city celebrates Kate Chopin every year?
New Orleans, where she spent a significant part of her life.
200
True or false: Kate was secretly a pirate
False, but she was rebellious in her own way
200
What was Kate Chopin’s full name?
Katherine O’Flaherty Chopin
200
Which of these words is NOT actually French?
Au revoir, faux pas, cour de mour and S'il vous plaît.
cour de mour
200
Name one totally ridiculous 19th-century fashion trend.
Corsets so tight women could barely breathe. Or giant hats with real stuffed birds on them
300
When was Kate born?
February 8, 1850
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What was Kates real name?
Katherine
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What was one of Kate’s unusual hobbies?
Smoking cigars (which was NOT considered "ladylike" at the time).
300
What city did Kate Chopin love that was super French?
New Orleans! (Louisiana was heavily influenced by French culture.)
300
What was the most common “lady” job in the 1800s?
Being a housewife or homemaker.
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Where was Kate born?
St. Louis, Missouri
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What state did Kate NOT live in, Louisiana, Missouri, or Nevada?
Texas
400
What was Kate Chopin’s biggest scandal in her time?
Writing about women’s independence and their emotions and desires.
400
Say something in a French accent and get points if the class approves.
Up to the class to decide
400
What was a real insult people used in the 1800s?
"Petticoat government" (used to insult women who had opinions).
500
Name one way Kate Chopin’s writing could be described as ahead of its time.
She explored the emotional and sexual lives of women, which was groundbreaking.
500
What is a weird fact about kate's upbringing?
She was raised mostly by women after her dad died
500
Name a wildly popular invention in Kate Chopin’s time.
The telephone
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What’s one super French thing about Kate Chopin’s personal life?
She married a Creole man (Oscar Chopin), lived in Louisiana, and spoke French fluently!
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What could women not do legally in the 1800s?
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