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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is perceived to have killed Mrs. Wright’s pet in the narrative?
(a) John Wright
(b) George Henderson
(c) Harry
(d) Lewis Hale

2. According to Mr. Hale, who arrives to examine Mr. Wright’s body?
(a) Dr. Peters
(b) Dr. Adams
(c) Dr. Lloyd
(d) Dr. Smith

3. What is the name of the Sheriff’s Deputy?
(a) Paul
(b) Frank
(c) Harry
(d) Mitch

4. What kind of pattern do the women see in Mrs. Wright’s sewing in the sewing basket?
(a) A butterfly pattern
(b) A dress pattern
(c) A barn pattern
(d) A log cabin pattern

5. What does Mrs. Peters use to wrap around a jar to take to Mrs. Wright?
(a) A shawl
(b) A bath towel
(c) A dish cloth
(d) A petticoat

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of pet does Mrs. Peters say Mrs. Wright was afraid of?

2. What do the women note about the birdcage in the Wrights’ home while the men are outside?

3. Mrs. Hale says of Mrs. Wright, “I should think she would ‘a wanted a” what?

4. When talking with Mrs. Peters, what does Mrs. Hale say her sister’s name is?

5. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “How, do, Mrs. Wright it’s cold, ain’t it?”

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