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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?
(a) James Warner
(b) Michael Hulgan
(c) Andrew Vestile
(d) Madison Dirks

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

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

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

5. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?
(a) Edward Albee
(b) Norman Mailer
(c) Eugene O’Neill
(d) Samuel Beckett

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

5. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?

(see the answer key)

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