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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?
(a) A rope
(b) An axe
(c) A gun
(d) A knife

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?

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?

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

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