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

2. What word refers to lack of importance or consequence?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Insignificance.
(c) Jubilation.
(d) Incognizance.

3. What does Mrs. Hale suggest Mrs. Peters take with her to Mrs. Wright at the jail, to "take up her mind"?
(a) The bird.
(b) The rope.
(c) A photo album.
(d) The quilt.

4. What word means to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure?
(a) Condemn.
(b) Heresy.
(c) Reproach.
(d) Accuse.

5. In what month does the story take place?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) March.
(d) May.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Susan Glaspell die?

2. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her "Has anybody been notified?"

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

4. What unseen character is described as having "a voice that somehow seemed to be backing up the law with every word"?

5. What fur item does Mrs. Peters go to hang up when she discovers Mrs. Wright's sewing basket?

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