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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hale's first name?
(a) Martha.
(b) Minnie.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Connie.

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

3. What did Mr. Hale think he heard someone say the second time he knocked on the Wright's door the previous day?
(a) "Mr. Wright is dead."
(b) "Come in."
(c) "Go away."
(d) "No one's home."

4. According to the county attorney when he exits with the men to investigate, who is "one of us"?
(a) Mrs. Wright.
(b) Harry.
(c) Mrs. Peters.
(d) Mrs. Hale.

5. 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 quilt.
(b) The sewing basket.
(c) The table.
(d) The sugar bowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does the story take place?

2. Where do the men first gather upon entering the Wright house at the beginning of the story?

3. When did the murder trial of John Hossack take place?

4. Mr. Hale had come by the previous day to ask Mr. Wright if he wanted what installed?

5. As the men reenter to leave, Mrs. Hale takes the box and puts it where?

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