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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?
(a) The Lucille Lortel Theater
(b) The St. James Theatre
(c) The Wharf Theatre
(d) The Oak Park Theater

3. When was Trifles first performed?
(a) August 8, 1916
(b) March 12, 1885
(c) July 15, 1901
(d) September 25, 1919

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

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

Short Answer 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?

2. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

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

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

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

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