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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose "hands aren't always as clean as they might be," according to Mrs. Hale?
(a) Men's.
(b) Children's.
(c) Women's.
(d) Murderer's.

2. What is Mrs. Hale's last line in the story?
(a) "Minnie Wright is innocent."
(b) "Trifles are what men are."
(c) "We call it - stitch it, Mr. Henderson."
(d) "We call it -- knot it, Mr. Henderson."

3. Who had the sheriff sent off "for that man who went crazy" yesterday in the story?
(a) Carl.
(b) Roger.
(c) William.
(d) Frank.

4. How did Mrs. Wright describe her sleeping habits to Mr. Hale?
(a) "I sleep sound."
(b) "I sleep light."
(c) "I sleep fitfully."
(d) "I sleep downstairs."

5. What does Mrs. Peters reply when the county attorney asks the women, "have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?"
(a) Both.
(b) Knot it.
(c) Neither.
(d) Quilt it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sheriff Peters is described as being particularly genial with____________.

2. What was Mrs. Wright's response when Mr. Hale asked her "Then why can't I see him?" after he was informed Mr. Wright was home?

3. When was A Jury of Her Peers published?

4. In describing Mr. Wright, Mrs. Hale claims he was "like a raw wind that" what?

5. What is beside the wooden bucket on a low shelf in the kitchen?

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