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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) Samuel Beckett
(b) Eugene O’Neill
(c) Edward Albee
(d) Norman Mailer

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?

4. When was Trifles first performed?

5. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?

(see the answer key)

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