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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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