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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?
(a) An axe
(b) A knife
(c) A gun
(d) A rope

3. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?
(a) The Provincetown Players
(b) The Greenwich Players
(c) The Cincinnati Players
(d) The Public Theater

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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