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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Mrs. Hale repeatedly blame herself in the story?
(a) Not adopting the bird.
(b) Not visiting Mrs. Wright.
(c) Spreading rumors about Mr. Wright.
(d) Spreading rumors about Mrs. Wright.

2. For what short story did Susan Glaspell win a prize of $500 from Black Cat Magazine?
(a) "The Mountains Within Me."
(b) "For the Love of the Hills."
(c) "Joyous Spring Meadows."
(d) "Canyon of Sorrow."

3. What color roll of cloth does Mrs. Hale remove from Mrs. Wright's basket?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Pink.
(d) Orange.

4. What does Mrs. Hale hate to see, as described in the beginning of the story?
(a) Broken stoves.
(b) Hungry children.
(c) Things half done.
(d) Women in ratty clothing.

5. What does the county attorney say is "the thing we need" before exiting with the men to investigate?
(a) A motive.
(b) A suspect.
(c) A time of death.
(d) A weapon.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what university did Susan Glaspell earn her bachelor's degree?

2. What is half-sifted when Mrs. Hale departs her kitchen in the beginning of the story?

3. In what month does the story take place?

4. What is Mr. Hale's response when asked the question of Mrs. Wright, "How did she seem to feel about your coming?"

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

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