AnswersSecond Semester English 11The True Story behind Trifles

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Which of the following statements from Glaspell’s newspaper articles are opinions? Check all that apply.

A
“The assault was probably committed by burglars.”
B
“She was locked up in the county jail here last night at 8:30.”
C
“At half past ten o’clock the grand jury made formal announcement that it had indicted Mrs. Hossack for the murder of her husband, John Hossack.”
D
“Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.”
E
“The awful crime of which Mrs. Hossack stands accused is still fresh in the minds of every newspaper reader in Iowa.”
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How does this fact support the feminist ideas in the play?

A
It supports the idea that women were carefully protected by their neighbors.
B
It supports the idea that women’s perspectives were not taken seriously.
C
It supports the idea that women of the period often complained about their husbands.
D
It supports the idea that women’s perspectives were respected and taken into consideration.

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