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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. How are most of the reporters depicted in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Lazy and confused.
(b) Lazy and impatient.
(c) Lazy and quiet.
(d) Lazy and passive.

2. What does Hildy ask the reporters for before he leaves in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) The favor they owe him.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A recommendation.
(d) The money they owe him.

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

4. How does the sheriff suggest to the reporters they can get more tickets to the hanging?
(a) By writing about how Williams is not guilty.
(b) By advertising the hanging so more people will attend.
(c) By publicizing what a tragedy the execution is.
(d) By publicizing what a dangerous menace Williams is.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams' escape from jail indicate for Hildy?

2. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?

3. How do the reporters act when Jennie enters in Act 1, Part 3?

4. What does Louie inform the reporters his new job title is in Act 1, Part 2?

5. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?

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