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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Emily Hossack
(b) Margaret Hossack
(c) Sarah Hossack
(d) Muriel Hossack
2. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?
(a) An axe
(b) A gun
(c) A rope
(d) A knife
3. Who portrayed Lewis Hale in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Andrew Stabler
(b) George Cram Cook
(c) Alexander Hampton
(d) Gino Chelakis
4. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
(a) St. Paul, Minnesota
(b) Indianola, Iowa
(c) Albany, New York
(d) Chicago, Illinois
5. What character did Susan Glaspell portray in the original production of Trifles?
(a) Mrs. Peters
(b) Mrs. Hale
(c) Mrs. Samuel
(d) Mrs. Wright
Short Answer Questions
1. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?
2. What important theatrical collaboration did Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook found?
3. According to the Introduction, where was Trifles first performed?
4. Where was the theatrical collaboration that Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook formed originated?
5. When was Trifles first performed?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why has Trifles been associated with feminist writing and theory?
2. What theatrical group did Susan Glaspell help found? Where was it originated?
3. What genre does the play Trifles fall into? Why?
4. How does Trifles differ from episodic dramas or climactic plays?
5. How does Mrs. Hale recall Mrs. Wright? What can the reader/audience discern of Mrs. Wright’s character by Mrs. Hale’s recollections?
6. What is revealed about the characters through their dialogue and language?
7. How is the Wright property described?
8. What information does Mr. Hale reveal about Mr. Wright’s character through his interview with the Sheriff and County Attorney?
9. What does Mr. Hale respond when questioned about how Mrs. Wright appears when he arrives the previous day?
10. What passing comment of Mr. Hale's reveals information about the Wrights’ relationship?
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