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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the men reenter from upstairs, George Henderson says,, “No, Peters, it’s all perfectly clear except” what?
(a) How they got in
(b) A reason for doing it
(c) An alibi
(d) A weapon

2. Mrs. Hale says of Mrs. Wright, “I should think she would ‘a wanted a” what?
(a) Telephone
(b) Radio
(c) Bird
(d) Cat

3. Who does Mr. Hale recall having said, “No, he’s dead all right, and we’d better not touch anything” when he discovered the murder?
(a) Frank
(b) Harry
(c) Bessie
(d) Dr. Lloyd

4. At the end of the play, what does Mrs. Hale have her hand over?
(a) The sewing basket
(b) The bread box
(c) Her pocket
(d) Her purse

5. Mr. Hale says that he stops by the Wrights’ home to ask John Wright about sharing what?
(a) A barnyard
(b) A fence
(c) A telephone line
(d) Winter firewood

Short Answer Questions

1. What color dress does Mrs. Hale describe Mrs. Wright having worn when singing in the choir?

2. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?

3. What do the women find in the fancy box in Mrs. Wright’s sewing basket?

4. According to Mrs. Peters, who says it looks “bad for” Mrs. Wright?

5. As the women are alone downstairs, what items of clothing does Mrs. Peters carry in the room?

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