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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?
(a) 1798-1805
(b) 1899-1901
(c) 1888-1895
(d) 1880-1882

2. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Sarah Hossack
(b) Muriel Hossack
(c) Emily Hossack
(d) Margaret Hossack

3. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Michael Hulgan
(b) Madison Dirks
(c) James Warner
(d) Andrew Vestile

4. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?
(a) The Public Theater
(b) The Cincinnati Players
(c) The Provincetown Players
(d) The Greenwich Players

5. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?
(a) The Oak Park Theater
(b) The St. James Theatre
(c) The Wharf Theatre
(d) The Lucille Lortel Theater

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?

2. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

3. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?

4. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

5. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?

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