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

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?
(a) Edward Albee
(b) Norman Mailer
(c) Samuel Beckett
(d) Eugene O’Neill

3. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Emily Hossack
(b) Muriel Hossack
(c) Sarah Hossack
(d) Margaret Hossack

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

5. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Robert Conville
(b) Preston Lorio
(c) James Harris
(d) Mark Whitburg

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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