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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 3 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) Chicago, Illinois
(b) Indianola, Iowa
(c) Albany, New York
(d) St. Paul, Minnesota

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

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) March 12, 1885
(c) September 25, 1919
(d) July 15, 1901

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

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

7. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?
(a) 25 years in prison
(b) Death by hanging
(c) Life in prison
(d) Death by electric chair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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?

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