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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of weapon was in the Wrights' house but wasn't used on Mr. Wright?
(a) A gun.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A rope.
(d) A machete.

2. What does the sheriff suggest Mr. Henderson look at with him before leaving?
(a) The floors.
(b) The windows.
(c) The mirror.
(d) The barn.

3. What does Mrs. Hale suddenly become worried about regarding her son in the beginning of the story?
(a) Whether he turned the lights off.
(b) Whether the car made it to town.
(c) Whether he's safe in the jail.
(d) Whether he's dressed warmly enough.

4. How did Mrs. Wright describe her sleeping habits to Mr. Hale?
(a) "I sleep sound."
(b) "I sleep fitfully."
(c) "I sleep light."
(d) "I sleep downstairs."

5. Mrs. Hale is startled by hearing Mrs. Peters say: "A person gets discouraged -- and loses" what?
(a) Heart.
(b) Morals.
(c) Ability.
(d) Focus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hale begin to arrange after the men exit upstairs?

2. What was Mrs. Wright's maiden name?

3. What is Sheriff Peters' first name?

4. In what month does the story take place?

5. When Mrs. Peters asks if Mrs. Wright had a bird, Mrs. Hale replies that there was a man in town selling what the year before?

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