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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?
(a) Eugene O’Neill
(b) Edward Albee
(c) Samuel Beckett
(d) Norman Mailer

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

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

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was John Hossack murdered?

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

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

4. When was Trifles first performed?

5. Who played the role of George Henderson in the original production of Trifles?

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