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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had the sheriff sent someone "for that man who went crazy" yesterday in the story?
(a) Morris Center.
(b) John's Ferry.
(c) Robin's Junction.
(d) Aurthur's Crossing.

2. What color is Mrs. Wright's shawl?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Gray.
(d) Purple.

3. What was the name of Susan Glaspell's father?
(a) Theodore L. Glaspell.
(b) Elmer S. Glaspell.
(c) Forrest C. Glaspell.
(d) James. R. Glaspell.

4. In telling his story to the sheriff and county attorney, Mr. Hale remarks that he "didn't know as what his wife wanted" _____________.
(a) "Intrigued John."
(b) "As she was very quiet."
(c) "Made much difference to John."
(d) "Though John wanted to."

5. The majority of the action in A Jury of Her Peers takes place in what room of the house?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The bedroom.
(c) The living room.
(d) The bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Henderson unable to dry his hands after washing them in the sink?

2. Mrs. Hale suggests that Mrs. Peters not tell Mrs. Wright what?

3. Where do the women stand close together upon entering the Wright home?

4. Mrs. Peters becomes frozen near the end of the story because she is unable to touch what?

5. Where did Glaspell study for one semester of graduate school?

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