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Question 7 • SC-English 3 Honors

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY. Dirty towels! (Kicks his foot against the pans under the sink.) Not much of a housekeeper, would you say, ladies?What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of the County Attorney?

Answer
A
his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role
B
his fervent desire to solve all types of crime
C
his awkward shyness when dealing with women
D
his passionate desire to keep things orderly

Explanation

The County Attorney points to dirty towels and pans and judges Mrs. Wright as “not much of a housekeeper.” His comment assumes that keeping a clean home is a woman’s responsibility, emphasizing his belief in women’s traditional domestic role. The excerpt does not suggest that he is shy or especially concerned with solving every kind of crime.

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