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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. Who does Hidly call at the end of Act 2, Part 3?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Williams.
(c) Burns.
(d) McCue.

2. What technique do the playwrights use to illustrate Hildy's character in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) The metaphor referred to in his speech.
(b) Definition by contrast.
(c) Analogy of fire.
(d) The use of money to represent character.

3. Why does Peggy ask for the money from Hildy in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) She doesn't believe Hildy's story.
(b) She needs to pay the cab fare.
(c) So she can take care of it.
(d) She knows he doesn't have it.

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

5. What is the mayor's response to the sheriff's statement about how many new deputies he has?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) He fires the sheriff.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He doesn't believe the sheriff.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the mayor offer the messenger as a bribe in Act 2, Part 3?

3. Where does the sheriff say his men have cornered Williams in Act 2, Part 2?

4. Who did Williams tell he was innocent, according to Woodenshoe?

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

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