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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Hale say he is going to town with when he stops by the Wrights’ home?
(a) Harry
(b) Frank
(c) Dr. Lloyd
(d) James

2. At what time does Mr. Hale knock on the Wrights’ door when he discovers the murder?
(a) After noon.
(b) Before 3:30 p.m.
(c) Past 10:00 a.m.
(d) Past 8:00 a.m.

3. What do the women decide to take to Mrs. Wright to help pass the time?
(a) Her diary
(b) Her quilting
(c) Her painting
(d) Some cards

4. Where does Mr. Hale say Mrs. Wright pointed when he asks her where Mr. Wright is?
(a) To the kitchen
(b) Upstairs
(c) Toward town
(d) To the barn

5. What does Mr. Hale say he is going to town to sell when he stops by the Wrights’ home?
(a) Potatoes
(b) Turnips
(c) Carrots
(d) Apples

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Hale says that he stops by the Wrights’ home to ask John Wright about sharing what?

2. What word from the stage directions refers to something that lacks serious content?

3. As the men reenter from upstairs, George Henderson remarks, “But you know juries when it comes to” what?

4. What color dress does Mrs. Hale describe Mrs. Wright having worn when singing in the choir?

5. Mrs. Hale tells Mrs. Peters, “She used to ____. He killed that too.”

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