Why is Hale unsure whether or not John Wright would want to be on a party telephone?

"Trifles" by Susan Glaspell

A. Because Wright talks too much to share a telephone line.
B. Because Hale didn't think what Mrs. Wright wanted mattered much to John Wright.
C. Because Wright thought not enough people had anything to say.
D. Because the cost of a party line to share was still very expensive for farm people.

Hale is unsure about John Wright's interest in a party telephone as Wright had previously emphasized his desire for peace and quiet over engaging in communal communication, indicating his preference for privacy.

Explanation:

Hale is unsure whether or not John Wright would want to be on a party telephone because Wright had previously shown a preference for peace and quiet over communication. He had already expressed to Hale that people talked too much, suggesting that he valued his privacy and perhaps didn't see the benefit of shared lines of communication, which a party telephone would entail. Additionally, the play 'Trifles' by Susan Glaspell indicates that Wright's disposition was aloof and harsh, implying that he wouldn't appreciate the communal aspect of a party line. Hale also thought that what Mrs. Wright wanted did not matter much to John Wright, further highlighting the lack of concern for shared or communal interests.