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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) 30
(d) 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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