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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character says, “the law is the law”?
(a) George Henderson
(b) Mrs. Hale
(c) Mrs. Peters
(d) Bessie

2. What word from the stage directions means dashing courage or heroic bravery?
(a) Altruism
(b) Insurgence
(c) Abstinence
(d) Gallantry

3. How do the women determine Mrs. Wright’s pet had been killed?
(a) It was strangled
(b) It was run over
(c) A dog got it
(d) A cat got it

4. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?
(a) 1899-1901
(b) 1888-1895
(c) 1798-1805
(d) 1880-1882

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What characters are described as "men in middle life"?

3. In the narrative, Mrs. Hale says, “Not having children makes less work—but it makes” what?

4. What character is described as a woman who “would ordinarily be called more comfortable looking, but she is disturbed now”?

5. What item does the County Attorney laugh at when examining the things to take to Mrs. Wright?

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