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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?

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

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

5. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?

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