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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. 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 concern for the other reporters.
(b) His reporter's instinct.
(c) His fascination of disasters.
(d) His desire to help people in need.

2. What pace does the play set during Act 1, Part 1, particularly where the dialogue is concerned?
(a) A fast pace with average conversation.
(b) A fast pace with many conversations going on.
(c) A slow pace with very little conversation.
(d) A slow pace with many conversations going on.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hildy offer Jennie in Act 1, Part 3?

4. Which one of the following is Bensinger reporting on in Act 1, Part 2?

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

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