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Read the excerpt from Midnight Assassin.As Glaspell struggled to understand and describe Margaret Hossack, her accounts alternated between those that portrayed Margaret Hossack as maternal and frail—anxious to see her family; tired and worn by the course of events—and those that depicted her as lacking in the typical emotional and feminine traits—not hysterical, but emotionless and dry-eyed; not weak, but determined and willful; not soft-featured, but square-jawed and hard.The excerpt supports the idea that the newspaper stories Glaspell wrote about Margaret Hossack were

A
clear and well-researched.
B
objective and emotionless.
C
consistent and fact-based
D
inconsistent and opinion-based.
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Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY (with the gallantry of a young politician).Which best describes the effect of the word “gallantry” in this excerpt?

A
It creates the setting by hinting at a period in time when men were more inclined to treat women with respect.
B
It develops the conflict by creating tension as the other men in the story realize the County Attorney actually sympathizes with women.
C
It enhances the theme of the story by showing that some men are capable of treating women with respect, even if it does not seem so.
D
It characterizes the County Attorney as someone desirous of showing respect to women, even if he does not mean it.
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In part two of Trifles, which quotation most supports the theme that women are often unaware of the suffering of other women?

A
MRS. PETERS. Oh--I don’t know. I don’t know as she was nervous. I sometimes sew awful queer when I’m just tired.
B
MRS. HALE. It would, wouldn’t it? (Dropping her sewing.) But I tell you what I do wish, Mrs. Peters. I wish I had come over sometimes she was here.
C
MRS. PETERS. I know what stillness is. (Pulling herself back.) The law has got to punish crime, Mrs. Hale.
D
MRS. HALE. ...I tell you, it’s queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together and we live far apart.
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Read the excerpt from 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.) How would an audio recording of this excerpt help establish the setting of the play?

A
through an increase in volume at certain points in time
B
through the dialogue spoken by each of the characters
C
through the sound of a cupboard door opening
D
through a change in the characters’ tones of voices
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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.
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What is a major difference between the accounts presented in the primary source article "Prominent Farmer Robbed and Killed" and the secondary source Midnight Assassin?

A
The article suggests that the murder was likely committed by burglars, while the excerpt suggests a wider range of suspects.
B
The article suggests that Mr. Hossack was highly respected, while the excerpt states that he was widely despised.
C
The article suggests that the murder was spontaneous, while the excerpt hints at the idea that it was premeditated.
D
The article suggests that Mr. Hossack was a loving and caring father, while the excerpt portrays him as one who inspired fear in his family.
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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.
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Read the following scene from Trifles.MRS. PETERS. But I’m awful glad you came with me, Mrs. Hale. It would be lonesome of me sitting here alone. MRS. HALE. It would, wouldn’t it? (Dropping her sewing). But I tell you what I do wish, Mrs. Peters. I wish I had come over sometimes she was here. I— (Looking around the room.)—wish I had. MRS. PETERS. But of course you were awful busy, Mrs. Hale—your house and your children. MRS. HALE. I could’ve come. I stayed away because it weren’t cheerful—and that’s why I ought to have come. I—I’ve never liked this place. Maybe because it’s down in a hollow, and you don’t see the road. I dunno what it is, but it’s a lonesome place and always was. I wish I had come over to see Minnie Foster sometimes. I can see now—(Shakes her head.) How would a film version most likely emphasize the women’s emotions during this scene?

A
by focusing on the lighting in the background
B
by focusing on the different props being used
C
by focusing on the women’s varied costumes
D
by focusing on the women’s facial expressions
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Read the following scene from Trifles.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. SHERIFF. Well, can you beat the women! Held for murder and worryin’ about her preserves. COUNTY ATTORNEY. I guess before we’re through she may have something more serious than preserves to worry about. HALE. Well, women are used to worrying over trifles. (The two women move a little closer together.) In a film production, where should the camera focus if the director wants to emphasize the men’s emotions?

A
on the women’s actions
B
on close-ups of the women
C
on close-ups of the men
D
on the characters’ costumes
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A drama in which the characters and setting are presented in typical and real-world ways is known as

A
realistic.
B
melodrama.
C
participatory.
D
experimental.
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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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Read the claim.The government should raise the minimum wage.Read the counterclaim.According to a study by the American Enterprise Institute, raising the minimum wage will result in employers cutting their employees’ hours and cutting some jobs altogether.

A
However, the Economic Policy Institute shows that raising the minimum wage will expand the economy so that there will be one hundred thousand new jobs.
B
In fact, the research shows that the poorest workers will suffer the most because their jobs are the most likely to be eliminated by employers.
C
While struggling to get by on minimum wage can be challenging, think about how it would feel to lose your job and not have any income at all.
D
Meanwhile, more than 70% of the people affected by a minimum wage change will be families who make less than $60,000 in a year.
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Read the following scene from Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY. Yes, but I would like to see what you take, Mrs. Peters, and keep an eye out for anything that might be of use to us. MRS. PETERS. Yes, Mr. Henderson. (The women listen to the men’s steps on the stairs, then look about the kitchen.) MRS. HALE. I’d hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. (She arranges the pans under sink which the Lawyer had shoved out of place.) MRS. PETERS. Of course it’s no more than their duty. MRS. HALE. Duty’s all right, but I guess that deputy sheriff that came out to make the fire might have got a little of this on. (Gives the roller towel a pull.) Wish I’d thought of that sooner. Seems mean to talk about her for not having things slicked up when she had to come away in such a hurry. A possible advantage of hearing this scene, as opposed to reading it silently, is that

A
readers can better visualize what each of the characters looks like.
B
trivial lines of dialogue can be skipped without causing confusion.
C
various sound effects can be used to create or enhance the mood.
D
different lighting techniques can be used to heighten the conflict.
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Which best describes the style of The Little Foxes?

A
realistic
B
stylized
C
participatory
D
experimental
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Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes.REGINA. (to BEN) Horace would like to talk to you now.HORACE. Horace would not like to talk to you now. I am very tired, Regina—REGINA. (comes to him) Please. You’ve said we’ll try our best with each other. I’ll try. Really, I will. Please do this for me now. You will see what I’ve done while you’ve been away. How I watched your interests. (Laughs gaily) And I’ve done very well too. But things can’t be delayed any longer. Everything must be settled this week— (HORACE sits down. BEN enters. OSCAR has stayed in the dining room, his head turned to watch them. LEO is pretending to read the newspaper) Now you must tell Horace all about it. Only be quick because he is very tired and must go to bed. (HORACE is looking up at her. His face hardens as she speaks) But I think your news will be better for him than all the medicine in the world. BEN. (looking at HORACE) It could wait. Horace may not feel like talking today. REGINA. What an old faker you are! You know it can’t wait. You know it must be finished this week. You’ve been just as anxious for Horace to get here as I’ve been.What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of Regina?

A
her dismissive attitude toward her husband
B
her anger toward her husband about his past decisions
C
her desire to be a traditional wife for her husband
D
her innate belief that she is inferior to her husband
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Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes.REGINA (to BEN, triumphantly) Exactly. (To HORACE) So I did a little bargaining for you and convinced my brothers they weren’t the only Hubbards who had a business sense.HORACE. Did you have to convince them of that? How little people know about each other! (Laughs) But you’ll know better about Regina next time, eh, Ben? (BEN, REGINA, HORACE laugh together. OSCAR’S face is angry) Now let’s see. We’re getting a bigger share. (Looking at OSCAR) Who’s getting less?Which of the following themes does this reinforce?

A
Women are often pressured to conform to roles set by society.
B
Women are commonly underestimated by those within society.
C
Women suffer injustices and abuses in male-dominated societies.
D
Women artists frequently face difficult paths when pursuing careers.
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Read the following scene from The Little Foxes.BEN. (very jovial) I suppose I have been. And why not? Horace has done Hubbard Sons many a good turn. Why shouldn’t I be anxious to help him now?REGINA. (laughs) Help him! Help him when you need him, that’s what you mean.BEN. What a woman you married, Horace. (Laughs awkwardly when HORACE does not answer) Well, then I’ll make it quick. You know what I’ve been telling you for years. How I’ve always said that every one of us little Southern businessmen had great things—(Extends his arm)—right beyond our finger tips. It’s been my dream: my dream to make those fingers grow longer: I’m a lucky man, Horace, a lucky man. To dream and to live to get what you’ve dreamed of. That’s my idea of a lucky man. (Looks at his fingers as his arm drops slowly) For thirty years I’ve cried bring the cotton mills to the cotton. (HORACE opens medicine bottle). Well, finally I got up nerve to go to Marshall Company in Chicago.What would be similar about a stage and a film interpretation of this scene?

A
Viewers would have to infer the emotions and motivations of Ben and Regina.
B
Viewers would have to envision the physical descriptions of Ben and Regina.
C
Viewers would have to imagine the few props being used by Ben and Regina.
D
Viewers would have to visualize the actions and movements of Ben and Regina.
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Read the following scene from The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy.THE LADY. Such a lovely house, Madam Potiphar!—But what is this quiet room? Your husband's study? MADAM POTIPHAR. (coming in) Oh, this is nothing—merely the room of one of the slaves. Come, dear Cousin Asenath, and I will show you the garden. The pomegranates are just beginning to blossom. ASENATH. The room of a slave? Indeed! He seems to be an educated person! How would a stage interpretation differ from an audio production of this scene?

A
Viewers would have to imagine the different sound effects associated with this scene.
B
Viewers would not have to infer the emotions or motivations of the characters associated with this scene.
C
Viewers would have to interpret the various stage directions associated with this scene.
D
Viewers would not have to visualize the setting or the background associated with this scene.
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Which of the following most supports the fact that The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy is written in an experimental style?

A
The audience is actively and randomly involved in the play.
B
The author uses language that is unusual for the time period.
C
The setting and characters are presented in unusual ways.
D
The actors read lines before an audience with no setting.
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Which piece of dialogue from The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy most reveals Madam Potiphar’s motives for wanting her husband to replace his secretary, Joseph?

A
MADAM POTIPHAR. (coming in) Oh, this is nothing—merely the room of one of the slaves.
B
MADAM POTIPHAR. (ironically) Send for Joseph? It would be useless. Joseph has affairs of his own on hand, always.
C
MADAM POTIPHAR. Yes—"Joseph." An ugly, foreign-sounding name, don't you think?
D
MADAM POTIPHAR. (looking amusedly after her) Silly little thing! (She stands there thinking.)There's no doubt of it! Joseph did come from Heliopolis last year.

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