Read the excerpt from the article "Prominent Farmer Robbed and Killed."

Question

A farmer named Hossack was struck over the head and killed by unknown parties, at his home a few miles out from Bedford.

Which most supports the idea that the excerpt is factual?
It suggests that the killer is unidentified.
It contains judgmental words and ideas.
It is presented as merely a hypothesis.
It can be proven using objective evidence.

Answer 1

The statement that most supports the idea that the excerpt is factual is:

It can be proven using objective evidence.

This is because the excerpt provides specific information about an event (the killing of the farmer) that could be verified through evidence such as police reports, eyewitness accounts, or news coverage.

Answer 2

Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.

MRS. PETERS (looking upstairs). We mustn’t—take on.

MRS. HALE. I might have known she needed help! I know how things can be—for women. I tell you, it’s queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together and we live far apart. We all go through the same things—it’s all just a different kind of the same thing.

Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?
Women could not generally count upon one another for support, advice, or company.
Women were overwhelmed by the roles they had to play and usually needed extra help.
Women generally felt detached from each other because of the societal roles thrust upon them.
Women were too busy caring for the men in their lives to spend time with other women.

Answer 3

The theme that is best reinforced by the excerpt is:

Women were overwhelmed by the roles they had to play and usually needed extra help.

This is evident in Mrs. Hale's recognition of the struggles women face and her acknowledgment that they often need support from one another, even if they live close together yet feel distant.

Answer 4

In part two of Trifles, how does the image of the dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth strengthen the feminist theme that women often suffer abuses within a male-dominated society?
The bird symbolizes loneliness, which Mrs. Wright endured throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright.
The bird symbolizes Mrs. Wright’s beauty, which heightened Mr. Wright’s insecurities about his marriage.
The bird symbolizes Mrs. Wright’s hopes of a singing career, which likely died when she married Mr. Wright.
The bird symbolizes nature, which Mrs. Wright missed greatly once she became secluded in the house.

Answer 5

The best choice that strengthens the feminist theme that women often suffer abuses within a male-dominated society is:

The bird symbolizes loneliness, which Mrs. Wright endured throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright.

This interpretation aligns with the idea that Mrs. Wright's husband, Mr. Wright, stifled her spirit and social connections, leading to her isolation and loneliness. The dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth serves as a poignant symbol of her lost joy and freedom in a repressive marriage.

Answer 6

Read the excerpt from Trifles.

SHERIFF. Nothing here but kitchen things.

(The County Attorney, after again looking around the kitchen, opens the door of a cupboard closet. He gets up on a chair and looks on a shelf. Pulls his hand away, sticky.)

COUNTY ATTORNEY. Here’s a nice mess.
(The women draw nearer.)

How would an audio recording of this excerpt help establish the setting of the play?
through an increase in volume at certain points in time
through the dialogue spoken by each of the characters
through the sound of a cupboard door opening
through a change in the characters’ tones of voices

Answer 7

An audio recording of this excerpt would help establish the setting of the play:

through the sound of a cupboard door opening.

This sound effect would enhance the imagery of the scene, contributing to the atmosphere and providing a clear indication of the setting in the domestic space of the kitchen. It would help the audience visualize the action taking place and immerse them in the environment of the play.

Answer 8

Which most supports the fact that Trifles is written in a realistic style?
The characters are portrayed as in real life.
The audience is actually involved in the play.
The setting is presented in an unusual way.
The characters are formal and exaggerated.

Answer 9

The statement that most supports the fact that Trifles is written in a realistic style is:

The characters are portrayed as in real life.

This reflects a key characteristic of realism in literature, where characters and situations are depicted in a way that is authentic and relatable to everyday experiences, often focusing on the complexities of ordinary life.

Answer 10

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.

COUNTY ATTORNEY. Dirty towels! (Kicks his foot against the pans under the sink.) Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?

What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of the County Attorney?
his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role
his fervent desire to solve all types of crime
his awkward shyness when dealing with women
his passionate desire to keep things orderly

Answer 11

This excerpt emphasizes about the character of the County Attorney:

his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role.

His comment about the dirty towels and his implication that the quality of the housecleaning reflects on the woman highlight his expectation that women should be responsible for domestic duties. This attitude reflects a broader societal norm regarding women's roles during the time period in which the play is set.