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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?

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, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?

4. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?

5. When was Trifles first performed?

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