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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Susan Glaspell wrote A Jury of Her Peers based on the Hossack murder which she discovered working as _____________.
(a) A journalist.
(b) A judge.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) An actress.

2. What did Mrs. Hale feel she should take her hand off of once the men reentered, but found herself unable to do so?
(a) The sewing basket.
(b) The quilt.
(c) The sugar bowl.
(d) The table.

3. What does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright had responded when he asked "Ho' do, Mrs. Wright? It's cold, ain't it?"
(a) "Is it?"
(b) "Why's that?"
(c) "Depends who you ask."
(d) "Not for this time of year."

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

5. Where do the women stand close together upon entering the Wright home?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The living room.
(d) In the doorway.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The county attorney states near the end of the story that "a sheriff's wife is married to" what?

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

4. What is Mr. Hale's response when asked the question of Mrs. Wright, "How did she seem to feel about your coming?"

5. What word means to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure?

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