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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 did Mrs. Hale feel she should take her hand off of once the men reentered, but found herself unable to do so?
(a) The sugar bowl.
(b) The sewing basket.
(c) The table.
(d) The quilt.

2. What is Mrs. Hale's first name?
(a) Martha.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Connie.
(d) Minnie.

3. When does Mrs. Hale recall having met Mrs. Peters previously in the beginning of the story?
(a) 20 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 6 months ago.
(d) 2 months ago.

4. When Mr. Hale was asked how Mrs. Wright looked when he had entered the previous day, he first responds that she looked __________.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Queer.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sick.

5. Where did Mrs. Wright point when Mr. Hale asked the whereabouts of Mr. Wright?
(a) Upstairs.
(b) Into the bathroom.
(c) Into the kitchen.
(d) Toward the backyard.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the sheriff suggest Mr. Henderson look at with him before leaving?

4. Whom did Mr. Hale call in to go upstairs with him the day before when he found Mr. Wright?

5. Mrs. Wright's shawl always hangs on what?

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