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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Peters tells Mrs. Hale, “Mr. Henderson said coming out that what was needed for the case was” what?
(a) An alibi
(b) Fingerprints
(c) A motive
(d) A weapon

2. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?
(a) 1919
(b) 1913
(c) 1885
(d) 1916

3. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “How, do, Mrs. Wright it’s cold, ain’t it?”
(a) It is!
(b) No, it’s not
(c) I’m fine
(d) Is it?

4. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is Lewis Hale’s profession?
(a) County Attorney
(b) County Judge
(c) Sheriff
(d) Farmer

5. Where does Mrs. Hale begin to sit but then steps back while the women are alone downstairs?
(a) The bed
(b) The sofa
(c) The rocking chair
(d) The kitchen table

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Hale describes Mrs. Wright as having worn a dress with what color ribbons when she sang in the choir?

2. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is Henry Peters’ profession?

3. What does George Henderson ask the women as the men return from examining outside?

4. In what region of the United States is Trifles set?

5. How does Mr. Hale describe the Wrights’ house when he arrives and discovers the murder?

(see the answer key)

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