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

2. What job does Hildy tell the reporters he is quitting the paper for?
(a) A job as a lawyer.
(b) An accounting job.
(c) A job as a police officer.
(d) An advertising job.

3. Why do the other reporters not believe that Hildy has actually quit when they hear the news in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) They think he is making too much money to leave.
(b) They don't think his boss would have let him leave.
(c) They are positive that he is happy with his job.
(d) They don't think he can do any other job.

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

5. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Talking with other reporters.
(b) Strumming a ukulele and singing.
(c) Talking on the phone.
(d) Strumming a banjo and singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?

2. Who do the reporters tell Hildy is trying to contact him in Act 1, Part 3?

3. What pace does the play set during Act 1, Part 1, particularly where the dialogue is concerned?

4. Why does Williams think the Mayor and city are trying to hang him?

5. Louie states in Act 1, Part 2 that Hildy left for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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