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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 3 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Edward Albee
(c) Norman Mailer
(d) Samuel Beckett

2. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?
(a) The Public Theater
(b) The Greenwich Players
(c) The Provincetown Players
(d) The Cincinnati Players

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

4. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Madison Dirks
(b) Andrew Vestile
(c) Michael Hulgan
(d) James Warner

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

6. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?
(a) 1899-1901
(b) 1888-1895
(c) 1798-1805
(d) 1880-1882

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

8. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) Indianola, Iowa
(b) Chicago, Illinois
(c) St. Paul, Minnesota
(d) Albany, New York

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

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

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

12. 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

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

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

15. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Margaret Hossack
(b) Muriel Hossack
(c) Emily Hossack
(d) Sarah Hossack

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?

2. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?

3. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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