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

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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
was just beginning to learn how to quilt.
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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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, 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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Based on part two of Trifles, the symbolism of the dead bird implies that Mr. Wright

A
was jealous because his wife devoted all of her attention to the bird.
B
was a cruel man who disliked animals, children, and women.
C
had an oppressive demeanor that killed the bird and his wife’s spirit.
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 image of the dead bird wrapped in a silk cloth strengthen the feminist theme that women often suffer abuses within a male-dominated society?

A
The bird symbolizes loneliness, which Mrs. Wright endured throughout her marriage to Mr. Wright.
B
The bird symbolizes Mrs. Wright’s beauty, which heightened Mr. Wright’s insecurities about his marriage.
C
The bird symbolizes Mrs. Wright’s hopes of a singing career, which likely died when she married Mr. Wright.
D
The bird symbolizes nature, which Mrs. Wright missed greatly once she became secluded in the house.
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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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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles.MRS. HALE. It’s 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.)What is ironic about this excerpt?

A
The men laugh at the women, and the women find themselves feeling very embarrassed by this.
B
The men believe the women are incapable of discovering anything of substance when, in fact, they are the ones who discover evidence.
C
Although they are considered to be good, knowledgeable homemakers, the women are puzzled by which stitching technique was used in the quilt.
D
Although the women are in Mrs. Wright’s kitchen, they are unfamiliar with many of the items that they find.
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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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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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Based on part two of Trifles, what did the bird’s singing most likely symbolize to Mrs. Wright?

A
honesty and strength
B
freedom and beauty
C
talent and success
D
nature and equality

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