Questions: Although she acts grieved at first, how does Louise really feel when she receives news of her husband's death?

The answer is: She feels free for the first time in her life.

This option is incorrect. In Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour," Louise Mallard initially reacts with shock and grief upon hearing the news of her husband's death. However, this reaction is not indicative of her true feelings as the story progresses.

This option is correct. As the story unfolds, Louise Mallard experiences a profound sense of relief and freedom. She realizes that her husband's death means she is no longer bound by the constraints of her marriage, and she looks forward to living her life for herself. This sense of liberation is a central theme in the story.

This option is incorrect. There is no indication in the story that Louise Mallard had any involvement in her husband's death. Her feelings of freedom are a result of the unexpected news, not a premeditated action.