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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Trifles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Henderson remarks to the Sheriff that there is “[n]o sign at all of anyone having” what?
(a) Murdered John Wright
(b) Come from the outside
(c) Injured the doors
(d) Called the home first

2. Mrs. Peters remarks to Mrs. Hale that when she was young, a boy killed her kitten with what?
(a) A hatchet
(b) A rope
(c) A rock
(d) A gun

3. Remarks about Mr. Wright indicate that he did not do much of what?
(a) Complaining
(b) Talking
(c) Staying quiet
(d) Arguing

4. Where in the house does all of the action of the play take place?
(a) The front porch
(b) The parlor
(c) The bedroom
(d) The kitchen

5. Whom does George Henderson say “doesn’t need supervising”?
(a) Mrs. Peters
(b) Lewis Hale
(c) Mrs. Hale
(d) Bessie

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims that she is cold?

2. Near the end of the play, at what sound does Mrs. Hale snatch the box?

3. What word from the stage directions refers to something that lacks serious content?

4. What does Mrs. Hale feel she should take her hand off of once the men reenter, but finds herself unable to do so?

5. When talking with Mrs. Peters, what does Mrs. Hale say her sister’s name is?

(see the answer key)

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