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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Samuel Beckett
(b) Edward Albee
(c) Eugene O’Neill
(d) Norman Mailer

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?

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