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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he asks, “Who did this, Mrs. Wright?”
(a) He did it to himself
(b) I don’t know
(c) I did it
(d) The burglars did it

2. What is Mrs. Hale’s response when the County Attorney remarks, “Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?”
(a) There’s a great deal of work to be done on a farm
(b) Her husband wouldn’t let her clean
(c) She was an excellent housekeeper, sir
(d) She was busy with the children, mostly

3. What do the women decide to take to Mrs. Wright to help pass the time?
(a) Her painting
(b) Her quilting
(c) Her diary
(d) Some cards

4. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Madison Dirks
(b) James Warner
(c) Andrew Vestile
(d) Michael Hulgan

5. What is Mrs. Wright doing with her apron when Mr. Hale enters?
(a) Ironing it
(b) Drying it
(c) Washing it
(d) Pleating it

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Mrs. Hale refer to Mr. Wright as, which indicates that he was tight with money?

2. Of what does Mrs. Peters say, “They’re superstitious, you know. They leave”?

3. What refers to direct perception of truth, independent of any reasoning process?

4. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is George Henderson’s profession?

5. What does Mrs. Hale say was in the Wright home but was not used in the murder?

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