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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 is Mrs. Hale's first name?
(a) Martha.
(b) Minnie.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Connie.

2. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her "Then why can't I see him?" after he was informed Mr. Wright was home?
(a) "Cause he's dead."
(b) "Cause he's bathing."
(c) "Cause he's working."
(d) "Cause he's sleeping.."

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

4. Who was the previous sheriff in the county before Sheriff Peters?
(a) Sheriff Roberts.
(b) Sheriff Jackson.
(c) Sheriff Gorman.
(d) Sheriff Rogers.

5. Where do the men first gather upon entering the Wright house at the beginning of the story?
(a) The doorway.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The stove.
(d) The bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In telling his story to the sheriff and county attorney, Mr. Hale remarks that he "didn't know as what his wife wanted" _____________.

2. Where do the men go to investigate first after leaving the women in the kitchen?

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

4. Who had the sheriff sent to make a fire at the Wright house that morning in the story?

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

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