Trifles

On page two, at the end of the first paragraph, the line "I didn't know as what his wife wanted made much difference to John--" suggests that--

(Page two, paragraph 1) What does Mr. Hale, the neighbor, observe about the relationship between John and Minnie Wright?

Read the following text: The kitchen is the now abandoned farmhouse of John Wright, a gloomy kitchen, and left without having been put in order - unwashed pans under the sink, a loaf of bread outside the bread-box, a dish-towel on the table - other signs of uncompleted work. According to the scene, what can you infer about the Wright household?

Read the following text: The kitchen is the now abandoned farmhouse of John Wright, a gloomy kitchen, and left without having been put in order - unwashed pans under the sink, a loaf of bread outside the bread-box, a dish-towel on the table - other signs of uncompleted work. From the playwright's diction in this opening scene, you can tell that the tone of the play will be --

Which of the following words best describe the meaning of "queer" in the seventh and eight paragraphs of page 2?

Read the following text: The kitchen is the now abandoned farmhouse of John Wright, a gloomy kitchen, and left without having been put in order - unwashed pans under the sink, a loaf of bread outside the bread-box, a dish-towel on the table - other signs of uncompleted work. How does the author's description of the scene contribute to the mood of the play?

Which quote best illustrates the theme of female oppression?

What does the bird that Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale find symbolize?

What does the bird being caged symbolize?

Following the events of the story in chronological order, what would the dead bird have foreshadowed?