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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was John Hossack murdered?
(a) 1916
(b) 1798
(c) 1900
(d) 1885

2. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) Albany, New York
(b) Indianola, Iowa
(c) Chicago, Illinois
(d) St. Paul, Minnesota

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

4. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?
(a) 1880-1882
(b) 1899-1901
(c) 1888-1895
(d) 1798-1805

5. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?
(a) The Provincetown Players
(b) The Cincinnati Players
(c) The Greenwich Players
(d) The Public Theater

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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. 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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