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DOK 1
Read the
excerpt from the short story “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin.
Which of the following statements describes how the author used specific
setting details in the scene to illustrate the main character's personality?
A. Mrs. Mallard was a very social person and wanted to be surrounded by
friends during this time of grief
and suffering, so she invited them to her
parlor to console her.
B. Mrs. Mallard was a very studious and cerebral individual, so she found
comfort during this time of mourning in the library with her books.
C. Mrs. Mallard was the type of person who needed to process the shocking
information alone, and the solitude and comfort of her own room allowed
for that to happen.
D. Mrs. Mallard was a chronically depressed individual, and the solitude
created in her own bedroom highlights her negative view of and isolation
from the rest of the world.