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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?

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

3. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?

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