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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Louie inform the reporters his new job title is in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Staff reporter.
(b) Assistant editor.
(c) Opinion columnist.
(d) Circulation manager.

2. What are the other reporters doing in the background as McCue is talking with the woman in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Laughing at him.
(b) Making crude comments.
(c) Trying to get his attention.
(d) Imitating him.

3. How do the reporters act when Jennie enters in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) They tease her.
(b) They stand up and smile.
(c) They yell at her.
(d) They ignore her.

4. What does Murphy say the Sheriff and Mayor will get a lot of after the execution?
(a) Criticism.
(b) Protests.
(c) Votes.
(d) Thank you cards.

5. In Act 1, Part 2, what do some of the reporters think Louie is lacking?
(a) A job.
(b) A sense of humor.
(c) A gun.
(d) A diamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Williams think the Mayor and city are trying to hang him?

2. Hildy is short for what name?

3. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

4. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?

5. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?

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