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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the other reporters not believe that Hildy has actually quit when they hear the news in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) They are positive that he is happy with his job.
(b) They don't think his boss would have let him leave.
(c) They think he is making too much money to leave.
(d) They don't think he can do any other job.

2. What does Hildy tell Burns about the story he is giving him in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) It was witnessed by a close friend.
(b) It will be proven by testimonials.
(c) It will be the last one.
(d) It will be the first of a series of stories on jailbreaks.

3. What job does Hildy tell the reporters he is quitting the paper for?
(a) A job as a police officer.
(b) An accounting job.
(c) An advertising job.
(d) A job as a lawyer.

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

5. What are the reporters talking about attending in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A hanging.
(b) A press conference.
(c) A business dinner.
(d) A court trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the conversation between the woman and McCue end in Act 1, Part 1?

2. How does the sheriff suggest to the reporters they can get more tickets to the hanging?

3. What does Hildy joke about as McCue is leaving in Act 2, Part 1?

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

5. As Hildy is introduced in Act 1, Part 3, what is a major difference between him and the other reporters?

(see the answer key)

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