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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When discussing the case with the sheriff, the county attorney says, "But you know juries when it comes to" what?
(a) Murderers.
(b) Country folk.
(c) Couples.
(d) Women.

3. 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) "Depends who you ask."
(c) "Is it?"
(d) "Why's that?"

4. Who announces, "I'm going to stay here awhile by myself" near the end of the story?
(a) Mr. Henderson.
(b) Sheriff Peters.
(c) George Henderson.
(d) Mrs. Hale.

5. Where did Mrs. Wright point when Mr. Hale asked the whereabouts of Mr. Wright?
(a) Upstairs.
(b) Into the kitchen.
(c) Into the bathroom.
(d) Toward the backyard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who had the sheriff sent off "for that man who went crazy" yesterday in the story?

3. What is Mr. Hale's first name?

4. When the women are alone, Mrs. Peters tells Mrs. Hale, "Mr. Henderson is awful ______ in a speech."

5. What is the pattern of the quilt the women discover in Mrs. Wright's sewing basket?

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