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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the men reenter from upstairs, George Henderson says,, “No, Peters, it’s all perfectly clear except” what?
(a) An alibi
(b) How they got in
(c) A weapon
(d) A reason for doing it

2. What item does the County Attorney laugh at when examining the things to take to Mrs. Wright?
(a) The sewing basket
(b) The diary
(c) The apron
(d) The petticoat

3. What is the Sheriff’s response when asked, “You’re convinced that there was nothing important here—nothing that would point to any motive”?
(a) Nothing here but kitchen things
(b) Nothing here but women’s things
(c) Only the stale bread
(d) Nothing here but trifles

4. Mrs. Peters says that her first baby died when he was how old?
(a) 1 year
(b) 3 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 2 years

5. In what region of the United States is Trifles set?
(a) The Midwest
(b) The Northeast
(c) The West
(d) The South

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mrs. Hale remarks that Mr. Wright did not do what?

3. What character says, “I’d hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing”?

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

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

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