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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the narrative, Mrs. Hale says, “Not having children makes less work—but it makes” what?
(a) For peace and serenity
(b) For solitude
(c) A quiet house
(d) A lonely place

3. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 35
(b) 10
(c) 26
(d) 15

4. Mrs. Hale says to Mrs. Peters, “I tell you, it’s queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together and we live” what?
(a) Far apart
(b) In ignorance
(c) In blindness
(d) In faith

5. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Mrs. Samuel
(b) Mrs. Hale
(c) Mrs. Wright
(d) Mrs. Peters

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Wright’s first name in the play?

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

3. Why does Mrs. Hale say she hasn’t visited the Wright home much?

4. Mrs. Peters says that her first baby died when he was how old?

5. The women at the end of Trifles illustrate which of the following concepts?

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