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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?
(a) George Cram Cook
(b) Andrew Stabler
(c) Gino Chelakis
(d) Alexander Hampton

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

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

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

5. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 35
(b) 15
(c) 10
(d) 26

Short Answer Questions

1. When 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. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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

5. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?

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