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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Peters say Mrs. Wright was frightened of in her house the previous day?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her cat.
(c) A spider.
(d) Her bird.

3. What does the sheriff suggest Mr. Henderson look at with him before leaving?
(a) The mirror.
(b) The windows.
(c) The floors.
(d) The barn.

4. What does Mrs. Peters reply when the county attorney asks the women, "have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?"
(a) Neither.
(b) Knot it.
(c) Both.
(d) Quilt it.

5. Mrs. Hale tells Mrs. Peters, "I sew awful queer sometimes when I'm" what?
(a) "Preoccupied."
(b) "Just tired."
(c) "Lazy."
(d) "Angry."

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her the cause of death of Mr. Wright?

2. What kind of trees surround the Wright home?

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

4. Mr. Henderson states, after discovering a mess in the kitchen, "I guess before we're through with her she may have something more serious than _____ to worry about."

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

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