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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Wright doing with her apron when Mr. Hale enters?
(a) Washing it
(b) Ironing it
(c) Drying it
(d) Pleating it

2. What does George Henderson ask the women as the men return from examining outside?
(a) Well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?
(b) Well, ladies, have you made the fire warmer yet?
(c) Hello ladies, how has the investigation been going for you?
(d) Well, ladies, have you gotten Mrs. Wright’s things ready?

3. In the narrative, Mrs. Hale says, “Not having children makes less work—but it makes” what?
(a) For solitude
(b) A quiet house
(c) For peace and serenity
(d) A lonely place

4. What type of pet does Mrs. Peters say Mrs. Wright was afraid of?
(a) Cats
(b) Fish
(c) Birds
(d) Dogs

5. How many children do the Wrights have?
(a) 2
(b) 0
(c) 3
(d) 1

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Peters say she and her husband homesteaded before?

2. Where does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright moves after his companion leaves to phone the authorities?

3. According to Mr. Hale, how does Mrs. Wright respond when he says, “I want to see John”?

4. The women at the end of Trifles illustrate which of the following concepts?

5. What word describing the men in Trifles means to behave in an offensively condescending manner?

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