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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. What is Burns planning to do with Williams in Act 2, Part 5?
(a) Transport him to the paper.
(b) Give him to Hildy.
(c) Keep him hidden at the pressroom.
(d) Turn him in.

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 concern for the other reporters.
(c) His desire to help people in need.
(d) His fascination of disasters.

3. What does the Mayor say about the senator's position in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) It will take a week to happen.
(b) It is a good idea.
(c) It is a lie.
(d) It is impossible.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hildy talking about repeatedly at the beginning of Act 2, Part 5?

2. Who do the reporters tell Hildy is trying to contact him in Act 1, Part 3?

3. What does Kruger ask will happen as a result of Williams's escape?

4. What does Hildy explain to Peggy that he told Burns in the beginning of Act 2, Part 2?

5. What does Mrs. Grant say about Hildy as she is getting into the cab?

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