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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) Albany, New York
(b) Chicago, Illinois
(c) Indianola, Iowa
(d) St. Paul, Minnesota

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

3. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?
(a) The St. James Theatre
(b) The Lucille Lortel Theater
(c) The Oak Park Theater
(d) The Wharf Theatre

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

5. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?
(a) The Greenwich Players
(b) The Public Theater
(c) The Provincetown Players
(d) The Cincinnati Players

Short Answer Questions

1. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?

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

3. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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