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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Peters’ response when Mrs. Hale asks, “Do you think she did it?”
(a) Yes, I think she did
(b) Oh, I don’t know
(c) Oh, what do I care?
(d) No, I think she’s innocent

2. Who does Mr. Hale say he is going to town with when he stops by the Wrights’ home?
(a) Harry
(b) Dr. Lloyd
(c) Frank
(d) James

3. What refers to direct perception of truth, independent of any reasoning process?
(a) Misogyny
(b) Intuition
(c) Retribution
(d) Exposition

4. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Muriel Hossack
(b) Margaret Hossack
(c) Sarah Hossack
(d) Emily Hossack

5. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Death by hanging
(b) Death by electric chair
(c) Life in prison
(d) 25 years in prison

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a recurring motif in Trifles?

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

3. Where do the characters go first upon entering the house?

4. Who enters first in the opening scene of Trifles?

5. Mrs. Hale says of Mrs. Wright, “I should think she would ‘a wanted a” what?

(see the answer key)

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