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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 says, “I want to see John”?
(a) She laughed
(b) She looked worried
(c) She cried
(d) She left the room

2. What does Mrs. Peters note that Mrs. Wright had in the corner of the room?
(a) A dog
(b) A gun
(c) Bread
(d) A knife

3. What does George Henderson ask the women as the men return from examining outside?
(a) Well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?
(b) Well, ladies, have you gotten Mrs. Wright’s things ready?
(c) Hello ladies, how has the investigation been going for you?
(d) Well, ladies, have you made the fire warmer yet?

4. Where does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright moves after his companion leaves to phone the authorities?
(a) To the kitchen table
(b) To the bedroom
(c) To the front porch
(d) To a chair in the corner

5. What does Mrs. Hale feel she should take her hand off of once the men reenter, but finds herself unable to do so?
(a) The preserves
(b) The sewing basket
(c) The bread basket
(d) The birdcage

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Hale describe the Wrights’ house when he arrives and discovers the murder?

2. From where has the County Attorney just returned upon arriving at the farmhouse?

3. Who enters first in the opening scene of Trifles?

4. What acts as a symbol of Mrs. Wright’s marriage in the play?

5. When speaking to Mrs. Peters what does Mrs. Hale compare Mr. Wright to?

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