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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing the case with the sheriff, the county attorney says, "But you know juries when it comes to" what?
(a) Women.
(b) Country folk.
(c) Murderers.
(d) Couples.

2. The county attorney asks himself before exiting with the men, "But would the women know a ____ if they did come upon it?"
(a) Murderer.
(b) Weapon.
(c) Clue.
(d) Motive.

3. Where had Mrs. Hale met Mrs. Peters previously?
(a) The county fair.
(b) The general store.
(c) The library.
(d) A parade.

4. What is half-sifted when Mrs. Hale departs her kitchen in the beginning of the story?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Flour.
(c) Cocoa.
(d) Salt.

5. What was the name of Susan Glaspell's father?
(a) Forrest C. Glaspell.
(b) Theodore L. Glaspell.
(c) James. R. Glaspell.
(d) Elmer S. Glaspell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Peters reply when Mrs. Hale asks her, "Do you think she -- did it?"

2. What does Mrs. Hale notice about the kitchen table when she is alone with Mrs. Peters?

3. What does Mrs. Hale discover under the cloth in Mrs. Wright's sewing basket?

4. What fur item does Mrs. Peters go to hang up when she discovers Mrs. Wright's sewing basket?

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

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