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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) 35
(b) 26
(c) 10
(d) 15

2. In what year was John Hossack murdered?
(a) 1885
(b) 1798
(c) 1900
(d) 1916

3. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Life in prison
(b) Death by hanging
(c) 25 years in prison
(d) Death by electric chair

4. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?
(a) George Cram Cook
(b) Alexander Hampton
(c) Andrew Stabler
(d) Gino Chelakis

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Trifles first performed?

2. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?

3. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?

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

5. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?

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