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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Trifles first performed?
(a) August 8, 1916
(b) March 12, 1885
(c) September 25, 1919
(d) July 15, 1901

2. According to the Introduction, during what years did Susan Glaspell work as a reporter for the Des Moines News?
(a) 1888-1895
(b) 1880-1882
(c) 1899-1901
(d) 1798-1805

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

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

5. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?
(a) 1885
(b) 1919
(c) 1913
(d) 1916

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?

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

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