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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the county attorney say is "the thing we need" before exiting with the men to investigate?
(a) A motive.
(b) A suspect.
(c) A time of death.
(d) A weapon.

2. Whom does Mrs. Hale suspect is partially to blame for the mess in the house, when she's alone with Mrs. Peters?
(a) The deputy sheriff.
(b) Sheriff Peters.
(c) George Henderson.
(d) John Wright.

3. What color is the rocking chair in the Wrights' home?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

4. What is Mrs. Hale's sister's name?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Bessie.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Heidi.

5. Where do the men go to investigate after returning from upstairs?
(a) The barn.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The basement.
(d) The field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mrs. Hale's eldest son?

2. The only unbroken jar of fruit in the cupboard is filled with ___________.

3. The county attorney states near the end of the story that "a sheriff's wife is married to" what?

4. In her despair, Mrs. Hail says, "I tell you, it's queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together, and we" what?

5. What kind of weapon was in the Wrights' house but wasn't used on Mr. Wright?

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