Read this excerpt from the end of Susan Glaspell’s play Trifles. Which prediction is best supported by Mrs. Hale's speech and actions?

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.

A. Mrs. Hale will reveal the motive to her husband.
B. Mrs. Hale will hide the evidence from the men.
C. Mrs. Hale will finish Mrs. Wright's quilt.
D. Mrs. Hale will leave the dead bird in the house.

What is the meaning of the word slicked in this excerpt from Trifles by Susan Glaspell?

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. hidden
B. jumbled
C. cleaned
D. turned

Read the excerpt from Trifles. What object do the men think of as a trifle?

A. the jar of fruit preserves
B. the cold weather
C. the pail of water
D. the roller towel

Complete the following statement based on your analysis of the character, Dunham, in “The Dinner Party”.

Dunham keeps calm throughout the story, though he feels
_____
about what is happening. This is shown when he ______

Which statement is true based on your reading of “The Dinner Party”?

A.
Panic and frustration create the opportunity for others to be calm.
B.
Panic and frustration can be funny when they have passed.
C.
Panic and frustration can easily spread to those around you.
D.
Panic and frustration can be dangerous when they go unchecked.

Which word sums up Mrs. Pringle’s motivations in the story?

A.
greed
B.
insecurity
C.
generosity
D.
selfishness

Which theme is supported by the events of both Fourteen and “The Dinner Party”?

A.
the importance some people place on social status
B.
the challenges of being single in society
C.
the challenges of a demanding boss
D.
the importance of having a sense of humor