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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the women stand close together upon entering the Wright home?
(a) The living room.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) In the doorway.

2. What does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright had responded when he asked "Ho' do, Mrs. Wright? It's cold, ain't it?"
(a) "Not for this time of year."
(b) "Is it?"
(c) "Why's that?"
(d) "Depends who you ask."

3. When did the murder trial of John Hossack take place?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1900.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1899.

4. Who does Mrs. Hale say "have their hands full" to Mr. Henderson?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Sheriffs.
(d) Farmers' wives.

5. When discussing the case with the sheriff, the county attorney marks that the crime was committed in what way?
(a) Vengfully.
(b) Skillfully.
(c) Maliciously.
(d) Clumsily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of A Jury of Her Peers?

2. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her the cause of death of Mr. Wright?

3. What is the title of the original newspaper article upon which A Jury of Her Peers is based?

4. The county attorney states near the end of the story that "a sheriff's wife is married to" what?

5. The county attorney asks himself before exiting with the men, "But would the women know a ____ if they did come upon it?"

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