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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. 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) Samuel Beckett
(d) Norman Mailer

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?

5. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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