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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the narrative, Mrs. Hale says, “Not having children makes less work—but it makes” what?
(a) A lonely place
(b) A quiet house
(c) For solitude
(d) For peace and serenity

2. Trifles is seen by critics and theorists as an early example of what dramatic genre?
(a) Dadaist drama
(b) Feminist drama
(c) Absurdist drama
(d) Realist drama

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

4. Mrs. Hale describes Mrs. Wright as having worn a dress with what color ribbons when she sang in the choir?
(a) Yellow
(b) Pink
(c) Red
(d) Blue

5. Who enters first in the opening scene of Trifles?
(a) Henry Peters
(b) George Henderson
(c) Lewis Hale
(d) Dr. Lloyd

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Hale remarks that Mr. Wright did not do what?

2. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “I want to see John”?

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

4. Where do the women go to gather some things to take to Mrs. Wright in jail?

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

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