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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 26
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 35

5. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Robert Conville
(b) Mark Whitburg
(c) Preston Lorio
(d) James Harris

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?

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