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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the boy who killed Mrs. Peters' kitten as a child, she says, "If they hadn't held me back I would have" what?
(a) "Stopped him."
(b) "Hurt him."
(c) "Gouged his eyes."
(d) "Killed him."

2. What unseen character is described as having "a voice that somehow seemed to be backing up the law with every word"?
(a) Mrs. Gorman.
(b) Mrs. Roberts.
(c) Mrs. Rogers.
(d) Mrs. Jackson.

3. When does Mrs. Hale recall having met Mrs. Peters previously in the beginning of the story?
(a) 2 months ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 6 months ago.
(d) 20 years ago.

4. In Mrs. Peters' first attempt at small talk with Mrs. Hale she says, "The country's not very _____ this time of year."
(a) Wet.
(b) Cold.
(c) Warm.
(d) Pleasant.

5. Mr. Wright is described socially as a man who _____________.
(a) Didn't talk much.
(b) Was always the center of attention.
(c) Always doted on his wife.
(d) Talked all the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the actual murder case upon which A Jury of Her Peers is based, John Hossack was killed with what weapon?

2. The county attorney asks himself before exiting with the men, "But would the women know a ____ if they did come upon it?"

3. What color is Mrs. Wright's shawl?

4. Where do the women go to get things to take to Mrs. Wright?

5. What was Mrs. Wright's maiden name?

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