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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. In Hildy's speech in Act 1, Part 3, what kind of life does he say a reporter has?
(a) An exciting life.
(b) A great life that he will miss.
(c) A lousy life.
(d) An unpredictable life.

2. What does Hildy assure his girlfriend of in Act 1, Part 4?
(a) That he is collecting his final paycheck.
(b) That he has handed in his resignation.
(c) That he will not attend the hanging.
(d) That he is not involved with the murder.

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

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

5. What do the reporters rudely suggest that Mollie is in Act 1, Part 4?
(a) A thief.
(b) A liar.
(c) A jealous person.
(d) A prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. The purpose of Act 2, Part 3 is to illustrate what major difference in the characters of Hildy, the mayor, and the sheriff?

2. What is Woodenshoes being sent to get for the reporters in Act 1, Part 2?

3. What is Peggy's reaction to the missing money in Act 2, Part 2?

4. What technique do the playwrights use to illustrate Hildy's character in Act 1, Part 3?

5. What does the appearance of Peggy and her mother hint of for Hildy?

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