View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Hale say he is going to town with when he stops by the Wrights’ home?
(a) Frank
(b) Harry
(c) James
(d) Dr. Lloyd

2. What does George Henderson ask the women as the men return from examining outside?
(a) Well, ladies, have you gotten Mrs. Wright’s things ready?
(b) Well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?
(c) Hello ladies, how has the investigation been going for you?
(d) Well, ladies, have you made the fire warmer yet?

3. What does Mrs. Peters use to wrap around a jar to take to Mrs. Wright?
(a) A dish cloth
(b) A petticoat
(c) A shawl
(d) A bath towel

4. At what time does Mr. Hale knock on the Wrights’ door when he discovers the murder?
(a) Before 3:30 p.m.
(b) Past 10:00 a.m.
(c) After noon.
(d) Past 8:00 a.m.

5. What is the name of the Sheriff’s Deputy?
(a) Mitch
(b) Paul
(c) Harry
(d) Frank

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in the stage directions, meaning ashamed or embarrassed, describes the women when the men return from upstairs?

2. What color dress does Mrs. Hale describe Mrs. Wright having worn when singing in the choir?

3. What word from the stage directions refers to a scarf, usually of fur or wool, used to cover the neck, or the neck and shoulders?

4. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is George Henderson’s profession?

5. When did Mr. Hale come to the house and discover the murder?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 261 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample