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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 the name of Hildy's paper that he is leaving?
(a) The Chicago Times.
(b) The Examiner.
(c) The Enquirer.
(d) The Chicago Inquisitor.

2. In Act 1, Part 2, what do some of the reporters think Louie is lacking?
(a) A gun.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A sense of humor.
(d) A job.

3. In Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Schlosser throw when the reporters finally tell her the information she needs to know?
(a) Food.
(b) Cards.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A hat.

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

5. Hildy is short for what name?
(a) Hildebrand.
(b) Hildeman.
(c) Hildebrook.
(d) Hildenborough.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What upsets Kruger when he hears about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 1?

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

4. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?

5. How much money does Hildy tell the other reporters he has received as a gift?

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