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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?
(a) 1919
(b) 1916
(c) 1885
(d) 1913

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?

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

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

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