Question

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 not it. (The men laugh, the women look abashed.)

Which theme is best reinforced by the excerpt?
A.The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.
B.The relationships between men and women were somewhat competitive.
C.The daily deeds of women were quite complex and detail oriented.
D.The dedication that women had for their communities was unmatched.

Answer 1

The correct answer would be (A. The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.)

Answer 2

Answer: A) The thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given excerpt from part two of Trifles, we can see Mrs. Hale looking at a log cabin pattern and wondering if the woman was going to quilt or knot it, when the Sheriff and other men entered the room, they made fun of the woman's commentary, and all the women felt ashamed. As we can see, the theme that is best reinforced by the excerpt is that the thoughts and opinions of women were not considered noteworthy.