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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) 10
(b) 15
(c) 35
(d) 26

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

3. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?
(a) New York, New York
(b) Bay Ridge, New Jersey
(c) Rutland, Connecticut
(d) Cape Cod, Massachusetts

4. 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) Eugene O’Neill
(b) Norman Mailer
(c) Samuel Beckett
(d) Edward Albee

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?

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

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

4. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?

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

(see the answer key)

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