Trifles

Based on the bottom of page 5, the conversation between the two women suggests that---

• they are sympathetic to Mrs. Wright

• they are unsavory and untrustworthy

• they are judgemental and unfair to Mrs. Wright

• they are planning to take Mrs. Wright's things

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

The reader can conclude that Mrs. Hale is fixing the quilt because--

• the irregular sewing reveals Mrs. Wright was in an emotional state

• Mrs. Hale is a perfectionist and cannot let the quilt remain poorly sewed

• Mrs. Peters thinks that the quilt should be fixed.

• Mrs. Wright had asked her if she would finish it.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The reader can infer from the conversation on page 6 that--

• Mrs. Wright was violent and cruel.

• Mrs. Wright's happiness and interests decreased over the years.

• Mrs. Wright's happiness and interests increased over the years.

• Mrs. Wright was warm, welcoming, and delightful.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Don't argue over mere ________!

• Impropriety

• Resolute

• Trifles

• Portly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A ______ is a small, unimportant thing. It also a yummy dessert, made from jelly, custard and sponge cake, that my Grandma used to make me.

• trifle

• discomfort

• scorch

• moral

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"This assignment is important, do not ______ with it," Mr. Gately said.

• trifle

• complicate

• scorch

• grieve

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the play 'Trifles', what is the significance of the broken birdcage?

• It symbolizes Mrs. Wright's broken spirit.

• It represents freedom and escape.

• It is a metaphor for the men's investigation.

• It is a symbol of wealth and status.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which character in 'Trifles' discovers the dead canary?

• Mrs. Hale

• Mrs. Peters

• Mr. Wright

• The Sheriff

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does the title 'Trifles' refer to in the context of the play?

• The small, seemingly insignificant details that reveal the truth.

• The trivial arguments between the characters.

• The minor characters in the play.

• The unimportant tasks the women are doing.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

In 'Trifles', why do the women decide to hide the dead canary?

• They sympathize with Mrs. Wright's situation.

• They want to protect the evidence.

• They dislike the men investigating the case.

• They believe the bird is irrelevant.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7