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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hale's sister's name?
(a) Bessie.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Heidi.
(d) Jennifer.

2. Mrs. Wright's shawl always hangs on what?
(a) The coat rack.
(b) The closet door.
(c) The stair door.
(d) The cupboard door.

3. What is the name of the coroner who came to the Wrights' home the previous day?
(a) Dr. Phelps.
(b) Dr. Freud.
(c) Dr. Lloyd.
(d) Dr. Meadows.

4. What does Mrs. Peters notice about the bird cage?
(a) It leans to the side.
(b) It is missing a panel.
(c) The door is broken.
(d) There is no cover.

5. What is the title of the original newspaper article upon which A Jury of Her Peers is based?
(a) "Death on the Farm."
(b) "Mrs. Wright Kills Husband."
(c) "Rural Homicide."
(d) "The Hossack Murder."

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. Wright describe her sleeping habits to Mr. Hale?

2. How does Mrs. Hale describe the dress Minnie Foster wore while singing with the choir?

3. What does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright had responded when he asked "Ho' do, Mrs. Wright? It's cold, ain't it?"

4. Mrs. Hale describes Mrs. Wright as having been like a what in her youth?

5. What does Mrs. Peters say Mrs. Wright was frightened of in her house the previous day?

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