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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Talking with other reporters.
(b) Strumming a ukulele and singing.
(c) Strumming a banjo and singing.
(d) Talking on the phone.

2. According to Bensiger in Act 1, Part 1, what do the other reporters use his area as?
(a) A bench.
(b) An ash tray.
(c) A gambling table.
(d) A laundry basket.

3. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?
(a) He will tell everyone that Williams should not be hung.
(b) He will find that Williams is not crazy.
(c) He will find that Williams is crazy.
(d) He will declare a mistrial.

4. As Hildy is introduced in Act 1, Part 3, what is a major difference between him and the other reporters?
(a) He is more optimistic than they are.
(b) He is more depressed than they are.
(c) He is not as confident as they are.
(d) He is not as smart as they are.

5. What is the sheriff's reaction to the news of Hildy leaving the paper?
(a) He doesn't believe it.
(b) He changes the subject.
(c) He says that he already knows.
(d) He thinks it is good riddance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment do the reporters make about Hildy's appearance in Act 1, Part 3?

2. What does Burns say he will help Mrs. Schlosser with in Act 1, Part 2?

3. Who throws Mollie out of the room in Act 1, Part 4?

4. What do the reporters tease Diamond Louie about in Act 1, Part 2?

5. What reason does Mollie give for seeing Williams before the shooting?

(see the answer key)

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