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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?

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

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

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

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