Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2 — Quiz
Question 2 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles . MRS. HALE: It’s a log cabin pattern. Pretty, isn’t it? I wonder if she was goin’ to quilt or just knot it? (Footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. The Sheriff enters, followed by Hale and the County Attorney.) SHERIFF: They wonder if she was going to quilt or just knot it. (The men laugh, the women look abashed.) Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?
Answer
A
The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive.
B
The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented.
C
The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.
D
The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.