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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whose "hands aren't always as clean as they might be," according to Mrs. Hale?
2. Mr. Wright is described socially as a man who _____________.
3. When discussing the case with the sheriff, the county attorney marks that the crime was committed in what way?
4. Of Mrs. Hale, Susan Glaspell writes, "the fact that she had lived neighbor to that girl for twenty years, and had let her die for" what was more than she could bear?
5. From where did Mr. Henderson travel to come to the crime scene?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Mrs. Hale feel about leaving her kitchen in the beginning of the story? Why?
2. Why does Mrs. Hale defend the suspect's dirty kitchen? What does Mr. Henderson regard this to be?
3. How does Mr. Henderson explain the need for a motive in the case to the sheriff?
4. What does Mrs. Wright consider about the rocking chair in the Wrights' home? How is it described?
5. What did Mrs. Wright do when Mr. Hale attempted to make small talk?
6. What does Mrs. Hale begin doing once the men exit to investigate upstairs? What does she discover in the kitchen?
7. How does Mrs. Peters describe her understanding of stillness in the narrative?
8. What does Mrs. Hale remark to Mrs. Peters about the lack of children in the home and Mr. Wright's personality when the women are alone?
9. What happens after Mr. Hale finishes his story of the previous day's events?
10. How is the theme of female loyalty illustrated in the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the author's childhood and family, education, career and published works, common themes and stylistic elements in writing. When in Glaspell's career was A Jury of Her Peers published?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the character of John Wright and different qualities which lead the reader to believe Mrs. Wright killed him. Is murder justified, given the circumstances? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Define and identify symbolism in A Jury of Her Peers. What about the kitchen is symbolic? What do the jars of fruit represent?
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