View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer 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?

2. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 354 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample