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Questions and Answers
Where does the play take place?
Where does the play take place?
- In the jail
- In the Sheriff's office
- In the farmhouse of John and Minnie Wright (correct)
- In the County Attorney's office
Why did the Sheriff send one of his men to the farmhouse?
Why did the Sheriff send one of his men to the farmhouse?
- To collect evidence
- To investigate the crime scene
- To arrest Minnie Wright
- To light the fire because the previous night's temperature had dipped below zero (correct)
Who accompanied the Sheriff and the County Attorney to the farmhouse?
Who accompanied the Sheriff and the County Attorney to the farmhouse?
- Mrs. Hale and the County Attorney
- Mrs. Peters and Lewis Hale (correct)
- Mrs. Wright and Lewis Hale
- Mrs. Hale and Lewis Hale
What was Lewis Hale's original purpose for visiting the Wrights' farmhouse?
What was Lewis Hale's original purpose for visiting the Wrights' farmhouse?
What did Minnie Wright do when Mr. Hale arrived at the farmhouse?
What did Minnie Wright do when Mr. Hale arrived at the farmhouse?
What did Minnie Wright say to Mr. Hale when he asked to speak to John?
What did Minnie Wright say to Mr. Hale when he asked to speak to John?
How did John Wright die?
How did John Wright die?
Why did Mrs. Peters accompany the Sheriff to the farmhouse?
Why did Mrs. Peters accompany the Sheriff to the farmhouse?
What was the temperature like on the previous night?
What was the temperature like on the previous night?
Who arrested Minnie Wright?
Who arrested Minnie Wright?
What was Minnie's response when asked about John's death?
What was Minnie's response when asked about John's death?
Why did Mr. Hale call the Sheriff and the coroner?
Why did Mr. Hale call the Sheriff and the coroner?
What did the County Attorney notice in the kitchen?
What did the County Attorney notice in the kitchen?
Why did Mrs. Hale defend Minnie's housekeeping?
Why did Mrs. Hale defend Minnie's housekeeping?
What did the County Attorney find in the cupboard?
What did the County Attorney find in the cupboard?
What did Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters notice while collecting Minnie's things?
What did Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters notice while collecting Minnie's things?
Why did Mrs. Hale wonder about Minnie's quilt?
Why did Mrs. Hale wonder about Minnie's quilt?
What did Mrs. Peters find in a cabinet?
What did Mrs. Peters find in a cabinet?
What did Mrs. Hale regret about her relationship with Minnie?
What did Mrs. Hale regret about her relationship with Minnie?
What did Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters suspect about Minnie?
What did Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters suspect about Minnie?
What did Mrs. Hale think was the reason Minnie Wright bought the bird?
What did Mrs. Hale think was the reason Minnie Wright bought the bird?
What did the women discover while searching for sewing materials?
What did the women discover while searching for sewing materials?
What did Mrs. Hale suggest happened to the bird when the County Attorney asked?
What did Mrs. Hale suggest happened to the bird when the County Attorney asked?
Why did Mrs. Peters become emotional during the conversation?
Why did Mrs. Peters become emotional during the conversation?
What did Mrs. Hale think John Wright did to the bird?
What did Mrs. Hale think John Wright did to the bird?
What did Mrs. Peters share about her personal life?
What did Mrs. Peters share about her personal life?
What did the County Attorney conclude about the apron and quilt?
What did the County Attorney conclude about the apron and quilt?
What did Mrs. Hale do with the bird's body when the men left the room?
What did Mrs. Hale do with the bird's body when the men left the room?
What did the County Attorney sarcastically remark about at the end of the play?
What did the County Attorney sarcastically remark about at the end of the play?
What was Mrs. Hale's response to the County Attorney's question about the quilting term?
What was Mrs. Hale's response to the County Attorney's question about the quilting term?
Flashcards
Setting of the Play
Setting of the Play
The play is set in the farmhouse of John and Minnie Wright.
Reason for Visiting Farmhouse
Reason for Visiting Farmhouse
The Sheriff wanted someone to light a fire, as the temperature had dipped below zero the previous night.
People Accompanying Sheriff
People Accompanying Sheriff
Mrs. Peters and Lewis Hale accompanied the Sheriff and County Attorney.
Lewis Hale's Purpose
Lewis Hale's Purpose
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Minnie's Demeanor
Minnie's Demeanor
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Minnie's Statement
Minnie's Statement
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Cause of Death
Cause of Death
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Mrs. Peters' Task
Mrs. Peters' Task
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Minnie's Response
Minnie's Response
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Reason to Call Coroner
Reason to Call Coroner
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Attorney's Kitchen Observation
Attorney's Kitchen Observation
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Mrs. Hale's Defense
Mrs. Hale's Defense
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Cupboard Contents
Cupboard Contents
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Women's Discovery
Women's Discovery
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Quilt Observation
Quilt Observation
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Cabinet Find
Cabinet Find
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Mrs. Hale's Regret
Mrs. Hale's Regret
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Women's Suspicion
Women's Suspicion
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Reason for the Bird
Reason for the Bird
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Sewing Material Discovery
Sewing Material Discovery
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Hale's Explanation
Hale's Explanation
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Mrs. Peters' Emotion
Mrs. Peters' Emotion
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Mrs. Hale's Suspicion
Mrs. Hale's Suspicion
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Peters' Personal Life
Peters' Personal Life
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Attorney's Conclusion
Attorney's Conclusion
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Hale's Action
Hale's Action
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Sarcastic Remark
Sarcastic Remark
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Hale's Response
Hale's Response
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