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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?
(a) New York, New York
(b) Rutland, Connecticut
(c) Bay Ridge, New Jersey
(d) Cape Cod, Massachusetts

2. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he asks, “Then why can’t I see him?”
(a) Cause he’s in the barn
(b) Cause he’s dead
(c) Cause he’s sick
(d) Cause he’s away

3. Mrs. Hale remarks that there was a man selling what kind of birds last year?
(a) Parrots
(b) Canaries
(c) Parakeets
(d) Finches

4. Mrs. Hale tells Mrs. Peters, “She used to ____. He killed that too.”
(a) Talk
(b) Dance
(c) Sing
(d) Sew

5. When speaking to Mrs. Peters what does Mrs. Hale compare Mr. Wright to?
(a) A raw wind
(b) A diamond in the rough
(c) A movie star
(d) A desert storm

Short Answer Questions

1. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?

2. What does Mrs. Peters use to wrap around a jar to take to Mrs. Wright?

3. What is Mrs. Hale’s response when the County Attorney remarks, “Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?”

4. According to Mrs. Peters, what is Mrs. Wright worried will freeze?

5. Where does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright pointed when he asks her where Mr. Wright is?

(see the answer key)

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