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How does the author’s use of a one-act climactic structure affect the meaning of part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
The simple structure presents fast-paced action and adventure.
B
The simple structure presents one clear message about human nature.
C
The simple structure presents one beloved heroine’s story.
D
The simple structure presents one enchanting setting in great detail.
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How is the author’s use of a climactic structure reflected in the time that elapses in part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
A long time elapses, allowing characters’ emotions to cool.
B
A short time elapses, and the situations do not evolve far.
C
A long time elapses, allowing events to unfold slowly.
D
A short time elapses, but the situations are reversed.
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Read the following scene from Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY: Let’s talk about that later, Mr. Hale. I do want to talk about that, but tell now just what happened when you got to the house. HALE: I didn’t hear or see anything; I knocked at the door, and still it was all quiet inside. I knew they must be up, it was past eight o’clock. So I knocked again, and I thought I heard somebody say, “Come in.” I wasn’t sure, I’m not sure yet, but I opened the door—this door (indicating the door by which the two women are still standing), and there in that rocker— (pointing to it ) sat Mrs. Wright. ( They all look at the rocker.) What would be one advantage of watching this scene as opposed to reading it?

A
The audience would actually watch all of the characters turn to stare at the rocker, which could enhance the mood of the scene.
B
The audience would not have to interpret the setting, which could make the conflict of the story more evident.
C
The audience would not have to infer the characters’ moods, which could make the characters seem more genuine.
D
The audience would actually see what the characters look like, which could alleviate unnecessary mystery.
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Which best supports the fact that Trifles is written in a realistic style?

A
The setting is presented in an unusual way.
B
The characters are formal and exaggerated.
C
The audience is actually involved in the play.
D
The characters are portrayed as in real life.
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Read the following scene from Trifles . MRS. HALE (a bruptly moving toward her .) Mrs. Peters? MRS. PETERS: Yes Mrs. Hale? (At upstage right door.) MRS. HALE: Do you think she did it? MRS. PETERS (in a frightened voice .) Oh, I don’t know. What is one possible advantage of hearing the characters’ voices as opposed to silently reading the scene?

A
It helps listeners keep track of which woman is speaking.
B
It helps readers visualize what each woman is wearing.
C
It helps listeners envision the movements of each woman.
D
It helps readers conclude what each woman is thinking.
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What best describes an element shared by the article "Indicted Her for Murder" and the excerpt from Midnight Assassin ?

A
Both address the fact that Mrs. Hossack was in the house at the time of her husband’s murder.
B
Both address the desires of Mrs. Hossack’s attorneys to have as speedy a trial as possible.
C
Both address details about Mrs. Hossack’s bail and the fact that she would likely have to await trial in jail.
D
Both address the impact of the case upon journalist Susan Glaspell and the role she played in relating it.
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Read the sentence. The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist . Which is the best revision of this sentence?

A
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include— David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
B
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
C
The works of Charles Dickens, a famous British writer, include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
D
The works of Charles Dickens—a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
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Choose the correct version of the sentence.

A
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicating themselves to their sports.
B
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
C
Top athletes training long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
D
Top athletes train long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
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Which excerpt from part one of Trifles contains a stage direction that contributes to the character development of Mrs. Hale?

A
MRS. HALE ( shaking her head ) : I’ve not seen much of her of late years. I’ve not been in this house—it’s more than a year.
B
MRS. HALE ( looking about ) : It never seemed a very cheerful place.
C
MRS. HALE: I’d hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. ( She arranges the pans under sink which the Lawyer had shoved out of place .)
D
MRS. HALE: ( eyes fixed on a loaf of bread beside the breadbox, which is on a low shelf at the other side of the room. Moves slowly toward it. ) She was going to put this in there.
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Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . HALE: “Why—where is he?” says I, not knowing what to say. She just pointed upstairs—like that ( himself pointing to the room above ). What does the word “pointing” mean in this stage direction?

A
leading
B
indicating
C
eying
D
accusing
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Why does Mary say she is “wicked” in King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
She betrayed her employer’s trust.
B
She made physical advances on a married man.
C
She is guilty of breaking and entering.
D
She wishes Lancelot ill will after his unkind treatment.
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Read this excerpt from King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . ( Enter, from the side door, Mary, the pretty servant girl, who fusses about at the back of the room. ) What do the stage directions reveal about Mary?

A
Her entry from the side underlines her devious mannerisms.
B
Her efforts illustrate contentment with her social status and her work.
C
Her fidgeting suggests that she is nervous about sharing her thoughts.
D
Her apparent beauty implies that her character is a romantic.
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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries ) : Well, ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? MRS. PETERS: We think she was going to--knot it. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Well, that’s interesting, I’m sure. (Seeing the birdcage.) Has the bird flown? MRS. HALE: ( putting more quilt pieces over the box .) We think the--cat got it. Which idea is suggested by this excerpt?

A
The women are going to hide what they have discovered to protect Mrs. Wright.
B
The women still have no idea about what really happened between Mr. and Mrs. Wright.
C
The women are beginning to feel superior to the men because they do not think the men are capable of solving the case.
D
The women believe that the men should be taught a lesson in sensitivity, so they keep information from the men.
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In part two of Trifles , what symbolic impact is made when Susan Glaspell includes quilting as a part of Mrs. Wright’s lifestyle?

A
It casts doubt on the idea that Mrs. Wright could have killed her husband by making her appear innocent and content.
B
It reinforces the idea that Mrs. Wright fulfilled many of the roles considered common for women during this time.
C
It characterizes Mrs. Wright as someone who truly enjoyed the domestic duties expected of women during this time.
D
It heightens the tension by creating a scene of domestic bliss that would conflict with the murder being investigated.

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