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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George Henderson ask the women as the men return from examining outside?
(a) Well, ladies, have you gotten Mrs. Wright’s things ready?
(b) Well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?
(c) Well, ladies, have you made the fire warmer yet?
(d) Hello ladies, how has the investigation been going for you?

2. Near the end of the play, what does Mr. Hale go outside to tend to?
(a) The car
(b) The horses
(c) The garden
(d) The dogs

3. In what year was John Hossack murdered?
(a) 1900
(b) 1885
(c) 1798
(d) 1916

4. At what time does Mr. Hale knock on the Wrights’ door when he discovers the murder?
(a) Past 10:00 a.m.
(b) After noon.
(c) Past 8:00 a.m.
(d) Before 3:30 p.m.

5. What character is described as “a young man”?
(a) George Henderson
(b) Frank
(c) Henry Peters
(d) Lewis Hale

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hale say he is going to town to sell when he stops by the Wrights’ home?

2. Who claims that she is cold?

3. What is Mrs. Hale’s response when the County Attorney remarks, “Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?”

4. After the men reenter from upstairs, who says he is going to stay at the Wright home by himself?

5. What refers to direct perception of truth, independent of any reasoning process?

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