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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

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

4. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Andrew Vestile
(b) Madison Dirks
(c) James Warner
(d) Michael Hulgan

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?

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

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

4. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

5. When was Trifles first performed?

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