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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?
(a) New York, New York
(b) Rutland, Connecticut
(c) Bay Ridge, New Jersey
(d) Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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