Cumulative Exam

Question 1

Question 1

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a long-deserted plot of land in the country in early spring; an abandoned farmhouse on a cold day

Question 2

COUNTY ATTORNEY: . . . . Dirty towels! (kicks his foot against the pans under the sink) Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies? —Trifles, Susan Glaspell

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He disapproves of Mrs. Wright’s poor housekeeping.; He can’t believe that Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale touched the pans.

Question 3

What effect does using arrange instead of one of its synonyms have on the play?

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Arrange suggests a proper way to stack the pans and shows sympathy for Mrs. Wright.

Question 4

Question 4

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They are not comforted by his words, and they remain together.

Question 5

How does this stage direction help the reader?

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by describing the setting

Question 6

What does the word arranges mean in this stage direction?

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“places in proper order”

Question 7

How does this stage direction develop the mood of the scene?Mrs. Hale’s cleaning shows her caring, frightened mood. The emphasis on talking creates a friendly, thoughtful mood.The chair rocking by itself creates a somber, spooky mood.

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The chair rocking by itself creates a somber, spooky mood.

Question 8

Which word has a similar meaning to arrange?

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organize

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