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4. The word illumination most nearly means
a. alienation.

b. misunderstanding.

c. sunlight.

d. insight.

5. The word importunities most nearly means
a. threats.

b. improvisations.

c. silences.

d. pleas.

Understanding the Story

1. What is the nature of Louise Mallard’s heart trouble?

a. “Heart trouble” is a metaphor meaning she is

softhearted.

b. “Heart trouble” is literal, meaning that she is in fragile
health.

c. “Heart trouble” means that she is heartless and mean.

d. “Heart trouble” means that she falls in and out of love on

a whim.

2. How certain is Richards of the news he brings of Brently
Mallard’s death?

a. It’s a rumor, but Richards is a gossip and loves to deliver

bad news.