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Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2 — Quiz Answers

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Based on part two of Trifles , the symbolism of the dead bird implies that Mr. Wright

A
had an oppressive demeanor that killed the bird and his wife’s spirit.
B
was jealous because his wife devoted all of her attention to the bird.
C
was a cruel man who disliked animals, children, and women.
D
had issues with feeling isolated that led to him feeling like a caged bird.
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In part two of Trifles , how does the symbol of the broken fruit jar impact the theme that women were often unhappy in the roles they were expected to fulfill?

A
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the disappointment and hostility Mr. Wright felt for Mrs. Wright.
B
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the love and affection that Mrs. Wright once felt for Mr. Wright.
C
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the lost career that Mrs. Wright had one day hoped to have.
D
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived.
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In part two of Trifles , which of the following images most reinforces the theme of loneliness that exists throughout the play?

A
the partially messy table in the kitchen
B
the broken hinge on the door of the birdcage
C
the hollow in which the Wright home sat
D
the box in which the dead bird was found
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In part two of Trifles , the symbol of the broken birdcage best supports the theme that women often

A
face difficult paths as they pursue careers.
B
feel the need to restore their broken homes.
C
feel the need to fulfill nurturing roles in society.
D
endure unjust acts in male-dominated societies.
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In part two of Trifles , which of the following is an example of situational irony?

A
Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters discover a birdcage with broken door hinges and no bird inside of it.
B
Mrs. Peters explains to Mrs. Hale that Mrs. Wright had an uncomfortable feeling around cats.
C
Mrs. Peters cannot bring herself to touch the dead bird, so Mrs. Hales puts the entire box in her coat pocket.
D
The men overlook the important details because they believe the kitchen holds nothing but trivial kitchen items.
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In part two of Trifles , which of the following best supports the feminist theme that women often found it difficult to fulfill their own heart’s desires?

A
the implication that a young Mrs. Peters was discouraged from saving her childhood pet from a vicious little boy
B
the idea that Mrs. Wright was unable to open her own fruit-stand
C
the suggestion that Mrs. Wright stopped singing in the choir
D
the accepted understanding that Mrs. Hale was too busy with her own home and children to stop for a visit
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In part two of Trifles , which is an example of dramatic irony?

A
The audience views the setting of the Wright home as a lonely place, but the characters do not.
B
The women find that Mrs. Wright was stitching a quilt with a log-cabin design.
C
The audience knows about the deceased bird hidden in the box, but the men in the play do not.
D
The men believe that Mrs. Wright may not have been a very good homemaker.
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Based on part two of Trifles , the symbolism behind the uneven stitching in Mrs. Wright’s otherwise perfect quilt indicates that she

A
did not enjoy the process of quilting.
B
did not want her husband to know how well she could quilt.
C
was just beginning to learn how to quilt.
D
was agitated or distracted by something during her quilting.
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Based on part two of Trifles , the symbolism behind the uneven stitching in Mrs. Wright’s otherwise perfect quilt indicates that she

A
was just beginning to learn how to quilt.
B
did not enjoy the process of quilting.
C
did not want her husband to know how well she could quilt.
D
was agitated or distracted by something during her quilting.

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