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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Peters say she and her husband homesteaded before?
(a) Dakota
(b) Indiana
(c) Nebraska
(d) New Orleans

2. At the end of the play, George Henderson remarks, “Well, Henry, at least we found out that she was not going to” what?
(a) Sew it
(b) Kill it
(c) Knot it
(d) Quilt it

3. Mrs. Peters says that her first baby died when he was how old?
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 4 years

4. Where outside do the men go to look for evidence after they have finished upstairs?
(a) The driveway
(b) The barn
(c) The slave quarters
(d) The guest cabin

5. What is Mr. Hale’s response when asked of Mrs. Wright, “How did she seem to feel about your coming?”
(a) Well, I think she wanted me to go
(b) Why, I don’t think she minded—one way or other
(c) She began weeping when I came in
(d) Well, she seemed happy to see me

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

2. Who is perceived to have killed Mrs. Wright’s pet in the narrative?

3. Where is Mrs. Wright discovered when Mr. Hale comes by and discovers the murder?

4. Mrs. Hale remarks when looking at Mrs. Wright’s sewing that she wonders if she was going to do what or “just knot it”?

5. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is George Henderson’s profession?

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