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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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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