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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Part 1, what does Schwartz tell McCue is the reason that Hildy quit?
(a) He is getting married.
(b) He was unhappy with his job.
(c) He accepted a better job.
(d) He left town.

2. Louie states in Act 1, Part 2 that Hildy left for what reason?
(a) An argument with McCue.
(b) An argument with Endicott.
(c) An argument with Murphy.
(d) An argument with Burns.

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

4. Why do the other reporters not believe that Hildy has actually quit when they hear the news in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) They don't think his boss would have let him leave.
(b) They don't think he can do any other job.
(c) They are positive that he is happy with his job.
(d) They think he is making too much money to leave.

5. What story is McCue investigating at the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A stolen car.
(b) Another fire.
(c) A murder.
(d) A missing girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the loud noise heard outside of the press room in Act 1, Part 2?

2. The Front Page is set in the press room of which Chicago building?

3. What does Louie think about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 2?

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

5. What does Murphy say the Sheriff and Mayor will get a lot of after the execution?

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