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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?
(a) A gun
(b) A knife
(c) A rope
(d) An axe

2. What is a symbol of Mrs. Wright’s life prior to her marriage in the play?
(a) The dirty dishes
(b) The quilt
(c) The bread
(d) The canary

3. What does George Henderson ask the women when he sees the birdcage in the room?
(a) Was that Mr. Wright’s?
(b) Has the bird flown?
(c) Did the cat get it?
(d) Where is the bird?

4. What word describing the men in Trifles means to behave in an offensively condescending manner?
(a) Adroit
(b) Interrogating
(c) Exacerbating
(d) Patronizing

5. Mrs. Hale remarks that Mr. Wright did not do what?
(a) Work
(b) Beat his wife
(c) Drink
(d) Pay his debts

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a key theme in Trifles?

2. George Henderson remarks to the Sheriff that there is “[n]o sign at all of anyone having” what?

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

4. What is the name of the Sheriff’s Deputy?

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

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