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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When was Trifles first performed?

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

5. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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