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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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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 actually see what the characters look like, which could alleviate unnecessary mystery.
C
The audience would not have to interpret the setting, which could make the conflict of the story more evident.
D
The audience would not have to infer the characters’ moods, which could make the characters seem more genuine.
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Read the excerpt from the article "Indicted Her for Murder." The awful crime of which Mrs. Hossack stands accused is still fresh in the minds of every newspaper reader in Iowa. Which best describes the excerpt?

A
It is a fact because it can be proven using objective evidence.
B
It is an opinion because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
C
It is an opinion because it can be proven using objective evidence.
D
It is a fact because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
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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 details about Mrs. Hossack’s bail and the fact that she would likely have to await trial in jail.
B
Both address the impact of the case upon journalist Susan Glaspell and the role she played in relating it.
C
Both address the desires of Mrs. Hossack’s attorneys to have as speedy a trial as possible.
D
Both address the fact that Mrs. Hossack was in the house at the time of her husband’s murder.
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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
eying
B
accusing
C
indicating
D
leading
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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 training long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
C
Top athletes train long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
D
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
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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 heightens the tension by creating a scene of domestic bliss that would conflict with the murder being investigated.
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 casts doubt on the idea that Mrs. Wright could have killed her husband by making her appear innocent and content.
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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 beginning to feel superior to the men because they do not think the men are capable of solving the case.
B
The women believe that the men should be taught a lesson in sensitivity, so they keep information from the men.
C
The women are going to hide what they have discovered to protect Mrs. Wright.
D
The women still have no idea about what really happened between Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

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