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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what group had Minnie Foster sung in her youth?
(a) An opera.
(b) A high school band.
(c) A glee club.
(d) The town choir.

2. What is Mrs. Hale's last line in the story?
(a) "Trifles are what men are."
(b) "Minnie Wright is innocent."
(c) "We call it -- knot it, Mr. Henderson."
(d) "We call it - stitch it, Mr. Henderson."

3. As the men reenter to leave, Mrs. Hale takes the box and puts it where?
(a) In her coat pocket.
(b) Behind a rock.
(c) Under the buggy seat.
(d) Back in the house.

4. When was John Hossack murdered?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1902.

5. Who had requested that Mrs. Hale come along to the crime scene in the beginning of the story?
(a) Mrs. Peters.
(b) George Henderson.
(c) Henry Peters.
(d) Lewis Hale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who went on trial for the murder of John Hossack?

2. The Wrights' home is located in what?

3. Mr. Henderson states, after discovering a mess in the kitchen, "I guess before we're through with her she may have something more serious than _____ to worry about."

4. What does the sheriff suggest Mr. Henderson look at with him before leaving?

5. Mrs. Hale muses, "Not having children makes less work, but it makes" what?

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