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

2. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?
(a) The Oak Park Theater
(b) The Wharf Theatre
(c) The St. James Theatre
(d) The Lucille Lortel Theater

3. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?
(a) 16
(b) 4
(c) 20
(d) 30

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?

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

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?

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