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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?
(a) Bay Ridge, New Jersey
(b) New York, New York
(c) Cape Cod, Massachusetts
(d) Rutland, Connecticut

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

2. When was Trifles first performed?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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