1. In the play Trifles, what characterization is likely revealed by the following stage directions?

The women have come in slowly, and stand close together near the door.

A. The women are ready to flee in case the murderer is still in the house.

B. The women aren't comfortable being there.

C. The women are just staying for a moment before heading back to town.

D. The women are excited to watch their husbands complete the investigation.

2. What conflict in the play Trifles resulted in the murder of John Wright?

A. Mrs. Wright versus Mr. Wright

B. Mr. Hale versus Mr. Wright

C. Mr. Wright versus the sheriff and the county attorney

D. Mr. Wright versus Mrs. Peters

The correct options are as follows:

1. B

The women had followed their husbands to the Right's house in order to pick up the things which Mrs Right might need while the men are there in order to see if they can find any evidence to support their view that Mrs Right killed her husband. The women hurdled around the door because they are not comfortable been in the house. Mr Right had been found dead and Mrs Right was already in prison.

2. A.

The conflict was between Mr Right and Mrs Right. Mrs Right had murdered her husband because of the emotional trauma, which he put her through. Mr Right was an oppressive husband, who did all he can to frustrate Mrs Right.