Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2 — Quiz
Question 18 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles . MRS. HALE: It’s a log cabin pattern. Pretty, isn’t it? I wonder if she was goin’ to quilt or just knot it? (Footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. The Sheriff enters, followed by Hale and the County Attorney.) SHERIFF: They wonder if she was going to quilt or just knot it. (The men laugh, the women look abashed.) Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?
Answer
A
The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.
B
The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented.
C
The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive.
D
The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.
Explanation
Mrs. Hale is discussing whether Minnie planned to quilt the log-cabin pattern or simply knot it, but the men repeat her words and laugh as if the subject is silly. Their reaction dismisses what the women are saying rather than taking their thoughts seriously. This reinforces the theme that women’s opinions and concerns were not considered noteworthy.
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