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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who went on trial for the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Martha Hossack.
(b) Minnie Hossack.
(c) Mary Hossack.
(d) Margaret Hossack.

2. When was the play Trifles first produced?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1911.
(c) 1916.
(d) 1912.

3. When discussing the case with the sheriff, the county attorney says, "But you know juries when it comes to" what?
(a) Couples.
(b) Murderers.
(c) Country folk.
(d) Women.

4. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her "Has anybody been notified?"
(a) "His son."
(b) "They're on their way."
(c) "No."
(d) "Yes."

5. What does Mr. Hale tell the county attorney his first thought was, upon seeing Mr. Wright?
(a) To put a blanket over him.
(b) To get the rope off him.
(c) To put Mrs. Wright in handcuffs.
(d) To call the coroner.

Short Answer Questions

1. The county attorney asserts that there is "no sign at all of anyone having" what?

2. To whose house did Harry go to use the telephone the previous day?

3. In what grammatical tense is A Jury of Her Peers written?

4. What does Mrs. Hale suddenly become worried about regarding her son in the beginning of the story?

5. What item makes Mrs. Hale nervous when the county attorney takes it out while listening to Mr. Hale's story?

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