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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?

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

3. When was Trifles first performed?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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