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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sheriff Peters is described as being particularly genial with____________.
(a) The law-abiding.
(b) Children.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Inmates.

2. The men reenter as Mrs. Hale is asking, "Do you suppose she was going to quilt it or just" what?
(a) Needle it.
(b) Stitch it.
(c) Knot it.
(d) Poke it.

3. When was Susan Glaspell born?
(a) 1891.
(b) 1869.
(c) 1893.
(d) 1876.

4. What does Mrs. Peters attempt to put in her handbag before they leave the house?
(a) The box.
(b) An apron.
(c) A towel.
(d) Some jewelry.

5. When was A Jury of Her Peers published?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1914.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing the case with the sheriff, the county attorney says, "But you know juries when it comes to" what?

2. What did Mrs. Hale feel she should take her hand off of once the men reentered, but found herself unable to do so?

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

4. In describing Mr. Wright, Mrs. Hale claims he was "like a raw wind that" what?

5. What is half-sifted when Mrs. Hale departs her kitchen in the beginning of the story?

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