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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims “Somebody should have been left here yesterday”?
(a) John Wright
(b) Lewis Hale
(c) George Henderson
(d) Henry Peters

2. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 15
(b) 26
(c) 10
(d) 35

3. According to Mrs. Peters, who says it looks “bad for” Mrs. Wright?
(a) Lewis Hale
(b) George Henderson
(c) Dr. Lloyd
(d) Henry Peters

4. Who does Mr. Hale recall having said, “No, he’s dead all right, and we’d better not touch anything” when he discovered the murder?
(a) Harry
(b) Frank
(c) Dr. Lloyd
(d) Bessie

5. Remarks about Mr. Wright indicate that he did not do much of what?
(a) Staying quiet
(b) Arguing
(c) Talking
(d) Complaining

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in the narrative means to find fault with?

2. What does George Henderson ask the women when he sees the birdcage in the room?

3. What is located under the sink in the opening scene of Trifles?

4. The success of Trifles rests largely on what dramatic/literary device that means the audience is aware of facts not grasped by characters in the play?

5. How does Mr. Hale describe the Wrights’ house when he arrives and discovers the murder?

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