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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Death by hanging
(b) 25 years in prison
(c) Life in prison
(d) Death by electric chair

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?

4. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?

5. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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