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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Trifles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Sheriff’s response when asked, “You’re convinced that there was nothing important here—nothing that would point to any motive”?
(a) Nothing here but kitchen things
(b) Nothing here but trifles
(c) Nothing here but women’s things
(d) Only the stale bread

2. What do the women decide to take to Mrs. Wright to help pass the time?
(a) Her painting
(b) Her quilting
(c) Her diary
(d) Some cards

3. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is Lewis Hale’s profession?
(a) Sheriff
(b) County Judge
(c) County Attorney
(d) Farmer

4. How does Mr. Hale describe the Wrights’ house when he arrives and discovers the murder?
(a) Violent
(b) Clamorous
(c) Quiet
(d) Overwhelming

5. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “How, do, Mrs. Wright it’s cold, ain’t it?”
(a) Is it?
(b) No, it’s not
(c) I’m fine
(d) It is!

Short Answer Questions

1. What discovery by the women marks the climax of Trifles?

2. What is Mrs. Wright doing with her apron when Mr. Hale enters?

3. Which of the following is a recurring motif in Trifles?

4. What is Mrs. Wright’s first name in the play?

5. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “I want to see John”?

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