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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is to take clothing and things to Mrs. Wright at the jail?
(a) Bessie
(b) Mrs. Peters
(c) Mr. Hale
(d) Mrs. Hale

2. Who asks the County Attorney, "Did you want to see what Mrs. Peters was going to take in?"
(a) Lewis Hale
(b) George Henderson
(c) Frank
(d) Henry Peters

3. How many years ago does Mrs. Hale say Mrs. Wright sung in the town choir, prior to her marriage?
(a) 10
(b) 30
(c) 20
(d) 5

4. At the end of the play, what does Mrs. Hale have her hand over?
(a) The bread box
(b) Her pocket
(c) Her purse
(d) The sewing basket

5. Where does Henry Peters say a man had gone crazy the day before?
(a) Morris Center
(b) James Center
(c) Williams Hospital
(d) Washington Park

Short Answer Questions

1. The County Attorney remarks that Mrs. Wright did not have what instinct?

2. Mrs. Peters remarks to Mrs. Hale that when she was young, a boy killed her kitten with what?

3. What type of pet does Mrs. Peters say Mrs. Wright was afraid of?

4. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?

5. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “I want to see John”?

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