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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, “Well, Women are used to worrying over trifles”?
(a) Dr. Lloyd
(b) John Wright
(c) George Henderson
(d) Lewis Hale

2. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Mrs. Hale
(b) Mrs. Wright
(c) Mrs. Samuel
(d) Mrs. Peters

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

4. At what time does Mr. Hale knock on the Wrights’ door when he discovers the murder?
(a) After noon.
(b) Past 8:00 a.m.
(c) Past 10:00 a.m.
(d) Before 3:30 p.m.

5. George Henderson remarks that “a Sheriff’s wife is married to” what?
(a) Crime
(b) The law
(c) Justice
(d) Murder

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a key theme in Trifles?

2. What kind of pattern do the women see in Mrs. Wright’s sewing in the sewing basket?

3. Where outside do the men go to look for evidence after they have finished upstairs?

4. From where has the County Attorney just returned upon arriving at the farmhouse?

5. In what county is the play set?

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