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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) 30
(b) 4
(c) 20
(d) 16

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

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

4. When was Trifles first performed?
(a) September 25, 1919
(b) August 8, 1916
(c) July 15, 1901
(d) March 12, 1885

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters 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. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?

4. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

5. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?

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