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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is located on the table in the opening scene of Trifles?
(a) Fresh fruit
(b) A birdcage
(c) A cake
(d) A dish-towel

2. As the women are alone downstairs, what items of clothing does Mrs. Peters carry in the room?
(a) A blouse and coat
(b) A hat and skirt
(c) A dress and skirt
(d) A jacket and shawl

3. What does George Henderson ask the women as the men return from examining outside?
(a) Well, ladies, have you made the fire warmer yet?
(b) Well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?
(c) Hello ladies, how has the investigation been going for you?
(d) Well, ladies, have you gotten Mrs. Wright’s things ready?

4. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is Lewis Hale’s profession?
(a) County Judge
(b) Farmer
(c) Sheriff
(d) County Attorney

5. According to Henry Peters, what had the temperature dropped below the previous night?
(a) 50 degrees
(b) 30 degrees
(c) 0 degrees
(d) 20 degrees

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of the play, where does Mrs. Peters attempt to hide the jeweled box?

2. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?

3. Remarks about Mr. Wright indicate that he did not do much of what?

4. Who asks the County Attorney, "Did you want to see what Mrs. Peters was going to take in?"

5. According to Mrs. Peters, where is Mrs. Wright’s shawl always hung?

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