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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he asks, “Who did this, Mrs. Wright?”
(a) The burglars did it
(b) He did it to himself
(c) I did it
(d) I don’t know

2. What kind of fruit does Mrs. Hale find in an unbroken jar in the cupboard?
(a) Cherries
(b) Blueberries
(c) Strawberries
(d) Peaches

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

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

5. The women at the end of Trifles illustrate which of the following concepts?
(a) Animosity
(b) Solidarity
(c) Insolence
(d) Arbitration

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women find in the fancy box in Mrs. Wright’s sewing basket?

2. Mrs. Hale remarks that there was a man selling what kind of birds last year?

3. Near the end of the play, what does Mr. Hale go outside to tend to?

4. Mrs. Hale tells Mrs. Peters, “If I was you, I wouldn’t tell her” what?

5. Whom does George Henderson say “doesn’t need supervising”?

(see the answer key)

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