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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What item does the County Attorney laugh at when examining the things to take to Mrs. Wright?
(a) The sewing basket
(b) The petticoat
(c) The apron
(d) The diary

4. Mrs. Hale remarks when looking at Mrs. Wright’s sewing that she wonders if she was going to do what or “just knot it”?
(a) Quilt it
(b) Stitch it
(c) Double it
(d) Loop it

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Hale say she hasn’t visited the Wright home much?

2. How long does Mrs. Hale say it has been since she has been in the Wright home?

3. What is Mr. Hale’s response when asked of Mrs. Wright, “How did she seem to feel about your coming?”

4. Who is perceived to have killed Mrs. Wright’s pet in the narrative?

5. George Henderson remarks that “a Sheriff’s wife is married to” what?

(see the answer key)

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