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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Edward Albee
(b) Eugene O’Neill
(c) Samuel Beckett
(d) Norman Mailer

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Alexander Hampton
(b) Andrew Stabler
(c) Gino Chelakis
(d) George Cram Cook

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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