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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Hale describe the dress Minnie Foster wore while singing with the choir?
(a) Red with blue ribbons.
(b) Blue with yellow ribbons.
(c) Blue with red ribbons.
(d) White with blue ribbons.

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

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

4. What had Mr. Hale been going to town to sell the previous morning?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Radishes.

5. As the men reenter to leave, Mrs. Hale takes the box and puts it where?
(a) In her coat pocket.
(b) Behind a rock.
(c) Back in the house.
(d) Under the buggy seat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Peters look for to wrap Mrs. Wright's clothing in?

2. Mr. Henderson asks the sheriff if he's sure there's nothing in the kitchen that would point to any _______.

3. When did the murder trial of John Hossack take place?

4. What color is the rocking chair in the Wrights' home?

5. How many women are waiting in the two-seated buggy when Mrs. Hale goes out to join them in the beginning of the story?

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