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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) St. Paul, Minnesota
(b) Albany, New York
(c) Chicago, Illinois
(d) Indianola, Iowa

2. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?
(a) Rutland, Connecticut
(b) Cape Cod, Massachusetts
(c) Bay Ridge, New Jersey
(d) New York, New York

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

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

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?
(a) Samuel Beckett
(b) Norman Mailer
(c) Edward Albee
(d) Eugene O’Neill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Trifles first performed?

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

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

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