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Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2 — Quiz

Question 7 • English Language Arts 11

Based on part two of Trifles , the symbolism behind the uneven stitching in Mrs. Wright’s otherwise perfect quilt indicates that she

Answer
A
was agitated or distracted by something during her quilting.
B
did not want her husband to know how well she could quilt.
C
was just beginning to learn how to quilt.
D
did not enjoy the process of quilting.

Explanation

The uneven stitching is a break in the quilt’s otherwise neat pattern, suggesting something interrupted Mrs. Wright’s usual care and concentration. The women notice the irregular sewing and connect it to the distressing events in her life, so it indicates she was agitated or distracted while quilting. It does not suggest that she lacked quilting skill, since the rest of the quilt is well made.

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