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

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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?

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