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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?
(a) 1916
(b) 1919
(c) 1913
(d) 1885

2. About what does the County Attorney exclaim before stating, “Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?”
(a) Dirty towels
(b) Dirty clothing
(c) Dirty windows
(d) Dirty floor

3. What word from the stage directions means dashing courage or heroic bravery?
(a) Altruism
(b) Abstinence
(c) Gallantry
(d) Insurgence

4. At the end of the play, George Henderson remarks, “Well, Henry, at least we found out that she was not going to” what?
(a) Kill it
(b) Sew it
(c) Quilt it
(d) Knot it

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Peters tell Mrs. Hale that she knows?

3. What character is described as a woman who “would ordinarily be called more comfortable looking, but she is disturbed now”?

4. Mrs. Hale describes Mrs. Wright as having worn a dress with what color ribbons when she sang in the choir?

5. Where does Henry Peters say a man had gone crazy the day before?

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