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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Peters claims that “[t]he law has got to” do what?
(a) Be right
(b) Uphold itself
(c) Collect taxes
(d) Punish crime

2. What was Mrs. Wright’s name before she got married?
(a) Mary Smith
(b) Marie Ross
(c) Minnie Foster
(d) Sarah Anderson

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

4. In what year was John Hossack murdered?
(a) 1916
(b) 1885
(c) 1798
(d) 1900

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters are described as "men in middle life"?

2. Who says, “I wish if they’re going to find any evidence they’d be about it. I don’t like this place”?

3. Mrs. Hale remarks to Mrs. Peters, “I suppose she felt she couldn’t do her part, and then you don’t enjoy things when you feel” what?

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

5. What is Mrs. Peters’ response when Mrs. Hale asks, “Do you think she did it?”

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