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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Hale say he thinks he hears someone say when he knocks a second time on the Wrights’ door?
(a) Go away
(b) Come in
(c) Who is it?
(d) Come back later

4. What discovery by the women marks the climax of Trifles?
(a) The dead canary
(b) The diary
(c) The bread box
(d) The petticoat

5. As the men reenter from upstairs, George Henderson remarks, “But you know juries when it comes to” what?
(a) Abuse
(b) Housewives
(c) Men
(d) Women

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word from the stage directions means dashing courage or heroic bravery?

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

4. What character in the play is based on the real-life figure of John Hossack?

5. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?

(see the answer key)

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