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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. When was Trifles first performed?
(a) March 12, 1885
(b) September 25, 1919
(c) July 15, 1901
(d) August 8, 1916
2. 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) Edward Albee
(c) Eugene O’Neill
(d) Norman Mailer
3. What sentence was the murder suspect given for the murder of John Hossack?
(a) Death by hanging
(b) Death by electric chair
(c) Life in prison
(d) 25 years in prison
4. 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
5. According to the Introduction, what weapon was used to kill John Hossack?
(a) An axe
(b) A gun
(c) A rope
(d) A knife
Short Answer Questions
1. When did Susan Glaspell marry George Cram Cook?
2. Where did the trial for John Hossack’s murder take place?
3. For how many months did Susan Glaspell cover the John Hossack murder case?
4. How many articles did Susan Glaspell write as a reporter that covered the John Hossack murder case?
5. Who was accused of the murder of John Hossack?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Mrs. Wright inform Mr. Hale of her husband's location and means of death?
2. What passing comment of Mr. Hale's reveals information about the Wrights’ relationship?
3. How is the Wright property described?
4. What does Mrs. Wright tell Mr. Hale about who murdered her husband? Who has she notified of his death?
5. Why does Mr. Hale stop at the Wrights' property the previous day?
6. What does Mrs. Wright do when Mr. Hale attempts to make small talk?
7. How is the kitchen staging set up? Where are the entrances and exits?
8. Why has Trifles been associated with feminist writing and theory?
9. What does Mrs. Wright reply when Mr. Hale tells her that he wants to see Mr. Wright?
10. How is the theme of gender roles defined in the plot of the play?
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