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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Hildy's speech in Act 1, Part 3, what kind of life does he say a reporter has?
(a) An unpredictable life.
(b) A great life that he will miss.
(c) A lousy life.
(d) An exciting life.

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

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

4. What does Hildy's response to the fire show in Act 1, Part 3, that some view as contradictory to his other behavior in the play so far?
(a) His fascination of disasters.
(b) His reporter's instinct.
(c) His desire to help people in need.
(d) His concern for the other reporters.

5. What does Hildy wonder about the fire in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If it is at the gallows.
(b) If it is nearby.
(c) If it has been put out yet.
(d) If it is at the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Hildy tell the reporters he is quitting the paper for?

2. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?

3. What does the woman report to McCue, the reporter, at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?

4. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

5. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?

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