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

2. Who does Hildy say owns the company he will be working for?
(a) His girlfriend's father.
(b) His girlfriend's cousin.
(c) His girlfriend's brother.
(d) His girlfriend's uncle.

3. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?
(a) No money.
(b) Less money.
(c) The same money.
(d) Good money.

4. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) All questions should be directed to their boss.
(b) A police escort is required to enter the pressroom.
(c) Only people with press tags are allowed in the pressroom.
(d) Women are barred from the pressroom.

5. According to Bensiger in Act 1, Part 1, what do the other reporters use his area as?
(a) An ash tray.
(b) A laundry basket.
(c) A bench.
(d) A gambling table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hildy ask the reporters for before he leaves in Act 1, Part 3?

2. Who is Mrs. Schlosser looking for at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

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

4. In Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Schlosser throw when the reporters finally tell her the information she needs to know?

5. What comment do the reporters make about Hildy's appearance in Act 1, Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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