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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) 1880-1882
(d) 1888-1895

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

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

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?
(a) Eugene O’Neill
(b) Norman Mailer
(c) Samuel Beckett
(d) Edward Albee

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?

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

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

4. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?

5. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?

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