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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. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) The Electric Bandit.
(b) The Electric Murderer.
(c) The Electric Killer.
(d) The Electric Thief.

2. Why does the conversation between the woman and McCue end in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) The connection is broken.
(b) McCue is frustrated and hangs up.
(c) One of the other reporters pulls the phone out of the wall.
(d) She is upset and hangs up.

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

4. What is Woodenshoes being sent to get for the reporters in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) A pizza.
(d) Donuts.

5. What do the reporters tease Diamond Louie about in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Not living up to his name.
(b) His weight.
(c) His inexpensive suit.
(d) Working at a fruit stand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is McCue's response to Hildy calling in Act 1, Part 2?

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

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

4. What group does Bensinger tell his paper will cause an uprising after the execution?

5. What are the reporters talking about attending in Act 1, Part 1?

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