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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does George Henderson say “doesn’t need supervising”?
(a) Lewis Hale
(b) Mrs. Hale
(c) Bessie
(d) Mrs. Peters

2. What does Mrs. Peters use to wrap around a jar to take to Mrs. Wright?
(a) A shawl
(b) A dish cloth
(c) A bath towel
(d) A petticoat

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

4. When was Trifles first performed?
(a) March 12, 1885
(b) August 8, 1916
(c) July 15, 1901
(d) September 25, 1919

5. What do the women note about the birdcage in the Wrights’ home while the men are outside?
(a) It is made of wood
(b) It is made of copper
(c) The door is broken
(d) There is cat hair in it

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Hale’s companion go to use the telephone after discovering Mr. Wright’s body?

2. What discovery by the women marks the climax of Trifles?

3. What is Mr. Hale’s response when asked of Mrs. Wright, “How did she seem to feel about your coming?”

4. According to the stage directions in the opening of the play, what is Henry Peters’ profession?

5. At the end of the play, where does Mrs. Hale stash the box?

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