The True Story behind Trifles

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: “The assault was probably committed by burglars.”; 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.”

Question 2

In Midnight Assassin, Patricia Bryan and Thomas Wolf write, “Hossack and his wife, Margaret, had nine children, including five, ranging in age from thirteen to twenty-six, who were in the house at the time of the assault.” Is this a fact or an opinion? How can you tell?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: It is a fact, because the ages and locations of the Hossack children can be verified by primary source documents or eyewitness accounts from the time of the murder.

Question 3

Question 3

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: fact

Question 4

Which source is more objective, Trifles or Glaspell’s newspaper articles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Glaspell’s newspaper articles are more objective because they contain more factual information and fewer opinions than Trifles does.

Question 5

How does this fact support the feminist ideas in the play?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It supports the idea that women’s perspectives were not taken seriously.

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