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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. Mrs. Peters becomes frozen near the end of the story because she is unable to touch what?

2. What does the sheriff suggest Mr. Henderson look at with him before leaving?

3. Who has been murdered in A Jury of Her Peers?

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

5. Where had Mrs. Hale met Mrs. Peters previously?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Mr. Hale questioned Mrs. Wright about her husband's murder, what did she inform him?

2. How did Mrs. Wright inform Mr. Hale of her husband's location and means of death?

3. What did Mrs. Wright reply when Mr. Hale asked to see Mr. Wright?

4. What is the response of the men when they discover the women examining the sewing basket?

5. What leads Mrs. Hale to the conclusion that Mr. Wright killed the bird?

6. What is discovered about the birdcage which is uncanny by the two women?

7. How does Mrs. Hale feel about leaving her kitchen in the beginning of the story? Why?

8. What passing comment of Mr. Hale's reveals information about the relationship of the Wrights'?

9. What in the beginning of the story indicates the time period of the narrative?

10. How is the theme of gender roles defined in the plot of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and analyze the theme of guilt in the narrative. What character is racked with guilt and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the objectives of each character and the actions taken to achieve those objectives. What does Mr. Henderson want to find in the home? Why does he abandon the kitchen?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the details of the Hossack murder trial. Where did the trial take place and in what capacity was Susan Glaspell involved?

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