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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) Albany, New York
(b) St. Paul, Minnesota
(c) Indianola, Iowa
(d) Chicago, Illinois

2. Near the end of the play, what does Mrs. Peters attempt to take from the box but cannot bring herself to do it?
(a) The slipper
(b) The canary
(c) The scissors
(d) The parakeet

3. Who does Mr. Hale recall having said, “No, he’s dead all right, and we’d better not touch anything” when he discovered the murder?
(a) Harry
(b) Dr. Lloyd
(c) Frank
(d) Bessie

4. Why does Mrs. Hale say she hasn’t visited the Wright home much?
(a) Mr. Wright gave me the willies
(b) I hated Mrs. Wright
(c) It was too violent
(d) It never seemed a very cheerful place

5. Of what does Mrs. Peters say, “They’re superstitious, you know. They leave”?
(a) Butterflies
(b) Dogs
(c) Birds
(d) Cats

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Sheriff’s response when asked, “You’re convinced that there was nothing important here—nothing that would point to any motive”?

3. Mrs. Peters exclaims to Mrs. Hale, “My, it’s a good thing the men couldn’t hear us. Wouldn’t they just laugh! Getting all stirred up over a little things like a” what?

4. What does Mrs. Peters tell Mrs. Hale that she knows?

5. What does Mr. Hale say he thinks he hears someone say when he knocks a second time on the Wrights’ door?

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