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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 10
(b) 26
(c) 15
(d) 35

2. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?
(a) Eugene O’Neill
(b) Edward Albee
(c) Samuel Beckett
(d) Norman Mailer

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

4. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) St. Paul, Minnesota
(b) Albany, New York
(c) Chicago, Illinois
(d) Indianola, Iowa

5. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 16
(b) 20
(c) 4
(d) 30

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

2. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?

3. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?

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

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

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