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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kruger report the senator has called for in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) A new trial.
(b) A more thorough investigation of the murder.
(c) A ban of all guns.
(d) Military intervention.

2. What does Hildy's response to the fire show in Act 1, Part 3, that some view as contradictory to his other behavior in the play so far?
(a) His reporter's instinct.
(b) His fascination of disasters.
(c) His desire to help people in need.
(d) His concern for the other reporters.

3. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Only people with press tags are allowed in the pressroom.
(b) A police escort is required to enter the pressroom.
(c) All questions should be directed to their boss.
(d) Women are barred from the pressroom.

4. What does the appearance of Peggy and her mother hint of for Hildy?
(a) The deception he is carrying.
(b) The possible positive aspects of married life.
(c) The possible negative aspects of married life.
(d) The other reporters were right.

5. What do the reporters tease Diamond Louie about in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Not living up to his name.
(b) His inexpensive suit.
(c) Working at a fruit stand.
(d) His weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hildy wonder about the fire in Act 1, Part 3?

2. What is the name of Hildy's paper that he is leaving?

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

4. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?

5. How do the reporters act when Jennie enters in Act 1, Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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