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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings Mrs. Grant, Peggy's mother, in during Act 2, Part 2?
(a) McCue.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) Burns.
(d) Woodenshoes.

2. In Hildy's speech in Act 1, Part 3, what kind of life does he say a reporter has?
(a) An exciting life.
(b) A lousy life.
(c) A great life that he will miss.
(d) An unpredictable life.

3. What does Hildy accuse Peggy of during their argument in Act 2, Part 5?
(a) Wanting him to be a loser.
(b) Being the last one to see Williams before the murder.
(c) Wanting him to be someone else.
(d) Being part of the corruption.

4. Hildy is short for what name?
(a) Hildebrook.
(b) Hildeman.
(c) Hildebrand.
(d) Hildenborough.

5. What technique do the playwrights use to illustrate Hildy's character in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) The use of money to represent character.
(b) Definition by contrast.
(c) Analogy of fire.
(d) The metaphor referred to in his speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Hildy tell the reporters he is quitting the paper for?

2. What does Jennie ask the reporters at the end of Act 1, Part 3?

3. Who does Hildy say owns the company he will be working for?

4. What does Hildy admit to Peggy during their argument in Act 2, Part 5?

5. What does Peggy accuse Hildy of in Act 2, Part 2?

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