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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?

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

(see the answer key)

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