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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 does Hildy offer Jennie in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) To help her find a new job.
(b) To help her clean.
(c) A donut.
(d) Money.

2. Who is Mrs. Schlosser looking for at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Her husband.
(b) McCue.
(c) Endicott.
(d) The police sergeant.

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

4. What does Murphy say the Sheriff and Mayor will get a lot of after the execution?
(a) Thank you cards.
(b) Criticism.
(c) Protests.
(d) Votes.

5. After the fire alarm rings in Act 1, Part 1, why do the reporters ignore it?
(a) They are afraid of fires.
(b) The fire is too far away.
(c) They don't hear it.
(d) A fire doesn't seem like a good story to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story is McCue investigating at the end of Act 1, Part 1?

2. What does the sheriff threaten to do to Hildy in Act 1, Part 4?

3. As Hildy is introduced in Act 1, Part 3, what is a major difference between him and the other reporters?

4. What does Hildy wonder about the fire in Act 1, Part 3?

5. In Hildy's speech in Act 1, Part 3, what kind of life does he say a reporter has?

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