AnswersDRHS Literature and Composition IIITrifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1 Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Which of the following stage directions from part one of Trifles supports the idea that the two women, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, are stronger than they may at first appear?

A
COUNTY ATTORNEY. Here’s a nice mess.(The women draw nearer.)
B
HALE. Well, women are used to worrying over trifles.(The two women move a little closer together.)
C
COUNTY ATTORNEY. And yet, for all their worries, what would we do without the ladies? (The women do not unbend.)
D
MRS. PETERS. Yes, Mr. Henderson.(The women listen to the men’s steps on the stairs, then look about the kitchen.)
2
Free Preview

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.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.)How does the underlined stage direction affect the mood of the scene?

A
The emphasis on the rocker creates a tense mood as everyone is reminded of where Mrs. Wright calmly sat as she discussed her dead husband.
B
The emphasis on the rocker creates a hostile mood as the characters envision Mrs. Wright and the lack of emotion she showed as she sat rocking.
C
The emphasis on the rocker creates a calm mood as the reader is reminded of something that is typically used to pacify or soothe individuals.
D
The emphasis on the rocker creates a warm mood as the reader becomes focused on something that is often associated with fond memories.
3

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY. Dirty towels! (Kicks his foot against the pans under the sink.) Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of the County Attorney?

A
his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role
B
his fervent desire to solve all types of crime
C
his awkward shyness when dealing with women
D
his passionate desire to keep things orderly
4

Which of the following stage directions from part one of Trifles is designed to express emotion?

A
MRS. PETERS (after taking a step forward).
B
SHERIFF (looking about).
C
MRS. PETERS (to the other woman).
D
MRS. HALE (stiffly).
5

Which of the following excerpts from part one of Trifles suggests that Mrs. Hale believes Mrs. Wright may have had a motive for killing her husband?

A
MRS. HALE. I’d hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing.
B
MRS. HALE. She used to wear pretty clothes and be lively, when she was Minnie Foster, one of the town girls singing in the choir.
C
MRS. HALE. Well, I guess John Wright didn’t wake when they was slipping that rope under his neck.
D
MRS. HALE. That’s just what Mr. Hale said. There was a gun in the house. He says that’s what he can’t understand.
6

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.SHERIFF. Nothing here but kitchen things. (The County Attorney, after again looking around the kitchen, opens the door of a cupboard closet. He gets up on a chair and looks on a shelf. Pulls his hand away, sticky.) COUNTY ATTORNEY. Here’s a nice mess. (The women draw nearer.) MRS. PETERS (to the other woman). Oh, her fruit; it did freeze. (To the Lawyer). She worried about that when it turned so cold. She said the fire’d go out and her jars would break.What do the underlined stage directions suggest about the women, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters?

A
They are totally fascinated by what the County Attorney is saying.
B
They are being polite by attempting to move nearer to the speaker.
C
They share a bond as women and are instinctively curious.
D
They are attempting to hide something by distracting the speaker.
7

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.HALE. 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. What can you infer about Hale based on both the dialogue and stage directions in this excerpt?

A
He is easily upset and becomes wildly animated as a means of expressing his upset.
B
He is prone to wild gestures and exaggerated descriptions of things that have occurred.
C
He is desirous of making it seem as though Mrs. Wright is guilty of killing her husband.
D
He is eager to relay the details of the incident with as much accuracy as possible.
8

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.SHERIFF (unbuttoning his overcoat and stepping away from the stove as if to the beginning of official business).How does the use of the word “official” in this stage direction affect the mood of the scene?

A
It suggests that the Sheriff is an honest man with great integrity.
B
It suggests that the Sheriff is pretending to know what he is doing.
C
It suggests that the Sheriff is going to attempt to act professionally.
D
It suggests that the Sheriff is very experienced with crimes of this sort.
9

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles. MRS. HALE (abruptly moving toward her). Mrs. Peters?Which best describes the effect of the word “abruptly” in the excerpt?

A
The use of the word abruptly heightens the conflict by revealing to the reader that Mrs. Hale is becoming increasingly anxious.
B
The use of the word abruptly characterizes Mrs. Hale as someone who is aggressive and assertive by nature.
C
The use of the word abruptly quickens the plot by making it appear as though the characters in the play are rushed.
D
The use of the word abruptly adds to the mysterious mood in the scene as the reader is left to wonder why Mrs. Hale is upset.
10

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.MRS. HALE (examining the skirt).What does the word “examining” mean in the stage direction?

A
checking for flaws
B
looking very closely
C
searching for clues
D
seeking solutions

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
25 verified answers

9.1: Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Quiz
10 verified answers

Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Quiz
10 verified answers

Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the…