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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, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Robert Conville
(b) Preston Lorio
(c) James Harris
(d) Mark Whitburg

2. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Mrs. Samuel
(b) Mrs. Hale
(c) Mrs. Wright
(d) Mrs. Peters

3. When was Trifles first performed?
(a) August 8, 1916
(b) July 15, 1901
(c) September 25, 1919
(d) March 12, 1885

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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?

3. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

4. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?

5. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?

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