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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hale say was in the Wright home but was not used in the murder?
(a) A gun
(b) A dagger
(c) An axe
(d) A noose

2. When talking with Mrs. Peters, what does Mrs. Hale say her sister’s name is?
(a) Betty
(b) Sarah
(c) Marie
(d) Bessie

3. What does Mr. Hale say he thinks he hears someone say when he knocks a second time on the Wrights’ door?
(a) Go away
(b) Who is it?
(c) Come back later
(d) Come in

4. Mrs. Peters says that Mr. Henderson is awful what “in a speech”?
(a) Cautious
(b) Malignant
(c) Arbitrary
(d) Sarcastic

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the short story that Susan Glaspell adapted Trifles into?

2. Who is to take clothing and things to Mrs. Wright at the jail?

3. The County Attorney remarks that Mrs. Wright did not have what instinct?

4. At the end of the play, where does Mrs. Hale stash the box?

5. What does Mrs. Hale feel she should take her hand off of once the men reenter, but finds herself unable to do so?

(see the answer key)

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