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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. Who calls looking for Hildy in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) Walter Burns.
(c) The woman McCue was talking with earlier.
(d) Endicott.

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

3. What does Burns say he will help Mrs. Schlosser with in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Talking to the other reporters.
(b) Finding a good lawyer.
(c) Money.
(d) Getting a job.

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

5. Which one of the following is Bensinger reporting on in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Williams's previous criminal record.
(b) Williams's last meal.
(c) The interview he had with Williams.
(d) The evidence against Williams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the fire alarm rings in Act 1, Part 1, why do the reporters ignore it?

3. How are most of the reporters depicted in Act 1, Part 1?

4. According to Bensinger, what won't the Sheriff change about the execution of Williams?

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

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