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

2. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Mrs. Hale
(b) Mrs. Wright
(c) Mrs. Peters
(d) Mrs. Samuel

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

4. According to the Introduction, who played the role of Henry Peters in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Preston Lorio
(b) Mark Whitburg
(c) Robert Conville
(d) James Harris

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?

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

3. As a founding member of a famous theatrical collaboration, Susan Glaspell arranged for the first ever reading of a play by what famed playwright?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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