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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. Who does Hildy say owns the company he will be working for?
(a) His girlfriend's uncle.
(b) His girlfriend's father.
(c) His girlfriend's cousin.
(d) His girlfriend's brother.

2. Which one of the following is Bensinger reporting on in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The evidence against Williams.
(b) Williams's previous criminal record.
(c) Williams's last meal.
(d) The interview he had with Williams.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What group does Bensinger tell his paper will cause an uprising after the execution?

3. What does Hildy ask the reporters for before he leaves in Act 1, Part 3?

4. In Act 1, Part 1, what does Schwartz tell McCue is the reason that Hildy quit?

5. What story is McCue investigating at the end of Act 1, Part 1?

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