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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what year did the Library of America select the original newspaper article upon which A Jury of Her Peers is based for inclusion in its two-century retrospective of American True Crime?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2003.
(d) 2008.
2. What does Mrs. Hale suggest Mrs. Peters take with her to Mrs. Wright at the jail, to "take up her mind"?
(a) The bird.
(b) A photo album.
(c) The quilt.
(d) The rope.
3. What unseen character is described as having "a voice that somehow seemed to be backing up the law with every word"?
(a) Mrs. Gorman.
(b) Mrs. Rogers.
(c) Mrs. Roberts.
(d) Mrs. Jackson.
4. As Mr. Hale began to retell the previous days events, Mrs. Hale "had that sinking feeling of the mother whose child is about to _____________.
(a) "Confess to something."
(b) "Speak a piece."
(c) "Lie to her."
(d) "Get into trouble."
5. According to Mr. Hale's story, Mrs. Wright was doing what to her apron when he visited?
(a) Ripping at it.
(b) Ironing it.
(c) Pleating it.
(d) Sewing a patch on it.
Short Answer Questions
1. Mrs. Hale states to Mrs. Peters, "The law is the law -- and a bad" what?
2. What kind of trees surround the Wright home?
3. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her "Then why can't I see him?" after he was informed Mr. Wright was home?
4. In what month does the story take place?
5. Mrs. Hale describes Mrs. Wright as having been like a what in her youth?
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