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Christmas
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Louise Mallard suffered what kind of medical condition?
"heart trouble"
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What is time period of this story?
Late 1800s
100

What does the open window symbolize? 

The open window from which Louise gazes for much of the story represents the freedom and opportunities that await her after her husband has died.

100

When is Christmas?

12/25!
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Who told Mrs. Mallard of her husband's death?
Josephine
200
During which season does this story take place?
spring
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"Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death"

Is this an example of foreshadowing, metaphor or imagery? 

Foreshadowing! 

200

What is another holiday celebrated in December? 

Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Years!

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What event supposedly killed Mr. Ballard?
"a railroad disaster"
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Where does this story occur?
Brently and Louise Mallard's home.
300

Name a type of irony from the story (verbal, dramatic or situational) w/ an example from the text

Ex. Her reaction to her husband's death (situational) 

Ex. When Josephine thinks her sister is grieving in her room (we know that she is not). 

300

Name one of Santa's reindeers 

ex. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Dunder and Blixem

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What were the first words out of Louise Mallard's mouth?
"free, free, free!"
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What transformation in identity does the protagonist go through?

Becomes Mrs. Mallard to Louise

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Which of the choices is a theme in the story?

a. newfound independence can bring the promise of freedom and happiness in a person's life.

b. Death can be unexpected; it is better to jump out a window. 

c. true happiness can come at unexpected times. 

newfound independence can bring the promise of freedom and happiness in a person's life! 

400

Who sang the best Christmas song? 

Mariah Carey or Justin Bieber 

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What did Brently Mallard's death represent for Louise Mallard?
The ability to make her own decisions and control her own life.
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What is mood of the story before the arrival of Brently Mallard?
hopeful
500

"Monstrous joy" 

What literary device is this an example of? 

a. personification

b. metaphor

c. oxymoron 

oxymoron! 

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