The following line from "The Story of an Hour" describes Mrs. Mallard:
"She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her."

Why might she consider her joy monstrous?

A. Because it was brought about by tragedy
B. Because she had not planned for it
C. Because she was afraid to be happy
D. Because it made her sister angry

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The following line from "The Story of an Hour" describes Mrs. Mallard:
"She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her."

Why might she consider her joy monstrous?

A.  Because it was brought about by tragedy
B.  Because she had not planned for it
C.  Because she was afraid to be happy
D.  Because it made her sister angry

anonymous · Answer

The story http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/webtexts/hour/

anonymous · Answer

I got most of the answers. I just need to finish a small group that I haven't yet

nevermind_justschool · Answer

I think B.

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