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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?
(a) An axe
(b) A knife
(c) A gun
(d) A rope

2. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) Albany, New York
(b) Chicago, Illinois
(c) St. Paul, Minnesota
(d) Indianola, Iowa

3. Mrs. Hale remarks that Mrs. Wright did not even belong to what organization?
(a) The Church Bakers
(b) The Women’s Book Club
(c) The Ladies Aid
(d) The Church Choir

4. How does Mr. Hale describe the Wrights’ house when he arrives and discovers the murder?
(a) Quiet
(b) Violent
(c) Clamorous
(d) Overwhelming

5. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 4
(b) 20
(c) 30
(d) 16

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the short story that Susan Glaspell adapted Trifles into?

2. About what does the County Attorney exclaim before stating, “Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?”

3. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is Lewis Hale’s profession?

4. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?

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

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