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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Dead canary
(b) Birdcage
(c) Broken jar
(d) Dead kitten

2. What is Mrs. Wright’s first name in the play?
(a) Martha
(b) Molly
(c) Sarah
(d) Minnie

3. Where is Mrs. Wright discovered when Mr. Hale comes by and discovers the murder?
(a) By the bedside
(b) In the rocking chair
(c) On the sofa
(d) At the kitchen table

4. Who does Henry Peters say he sent to the farmhouse in the morning to make a fire?
(a) Frank
(b) Harry
(c) James
(d) Lewis Hale

5. What color dress does Mrs. Hale describe Mrs. Wright having worn when singing in the choir?
(a) White
(b) Blue
(c) Red
(d) Pink

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

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

3. When did Mr. Hale come to the house and discover the murder?

4. Mrs. Hale remarks to Mrs. Peters, “Well, I don’t see any signs of” what “around here”?

5. Where does Mr. Hale’s companion go to use the telephone after discovering Mr. Wright’s body?

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