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

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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY (facetiously). Well, Henry, at least we found out that she was not going to quilt it. She was going to—what is it you call it, ladies!MRS. HALE (her hand against her pocket). We call it—knot it, Mr. Henderson.How is this excerpt an example of irony?

A
The lighthearted and humorous tone of the County Attorney is the opposite of what you would expect during a situation like this.
B
A show of interest in the quilt on the men’s behalf was a sudden twist of what would normally be expected.
C
The County Attorney appeared to be asking a question about the quilt, but he was actually asking another question entirely.
D
It appeared as though Mrs. Hale was answering the question, but she actually meant something quite different with her response.
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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 broken and unhappy home in which Mrs. Wright lived.
B
The shattered fruit jar symbolizes the disappointment and hostility Mr. Wright felt for Mrs. 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 love and affection that Mrs. Wright once felt for Mr. Wright.
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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 suggestion that Mrs. Wright stopped singing in the choir
B
the implication that a young Mrs. Peters was discouraged from saving her childhood pet from a vicious little boy
C
the accepted understanding that Mrs. Hale was too busy with her own home and children to stop for a visit
D
the idea that Mrs. Wright was unable to open her own fruit-stand
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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?

A
The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.
B
The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive.
C
The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented.
D
The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.
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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 hollow in which the Wright home sat
B
the box in which the dead bird was found
C
the partially messy table in the kitchen
D
the broken hinge on the door of the birdcage
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In part two of Trifles, how does Glaspell use irony to illustrate the idea that women were often seen as less capable than men in the early twentieth century?

A
She leads the men all over the Wright’s property to find clues, but leaves the women in the kitchen.
B
She makes Mrs. Peters appear to be afraid of breaking the law, but makes Mrs. Hale appear to be rebellious.
C
She emphasizes the trust that Hale and Mr. Peters have in their wives, but shows the wives plotting to upstage their husbands.
D
She suggests that Mrs. Wright may have been successful as a singer, but indicates that Mr. Wright was jealous of her possible success.
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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.MRS. PETERS (looking upstairs). We mustn’t—take on.MRS. HALE. I might have known she needed help! I know how things can be—for women. I tell you, it’s queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together and we live far apart. We all go through the same things—it’s all just a different kind of the same thing. Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?

A
Women could not generally count upon one another for support, advice, or company.
B
Women were overwhelmed by the roles they had to play and usually needed extra help.
C
Women generally felt detached from each other because of the societal roles thrust upon them.
D
Women were too busy caring for the men in their lives to spend time with other women.
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In part two of Trifles, which of the following is an example of situational irony?

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

A
endure unjust acts in male-dominated societies.
B
face difficult paths as they pursue careers.
C
feel the need to restore their broken homes.
D
feel the need to fulfill nurturing roles in society.
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The fact that women often feel pressured to conform to society’s expectations is a common feminist theme found within literature. As this theme appears within part two of Trifles, which pair of symbols most strengthens this theme?

A
towel, table
B
bottle of fruit, birdcage
C
breadbox, cats
D
quilt, bird

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