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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 comment do the reporters make about Hildy's appearance in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) He is a mess.
(b) He needs a haircut soon.
(c) He is well dressed and groomed.
(d) He isn't wearing a hat.

2. What does Louie think about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) It is not worth talking about.
(b) It is not a permanent thing.
(c) It is unfair to the paper.
(d) It is a permanent thing.

3. Who does Hildy throw the water on at the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) The reporters.
(b) The guards.
(c) Burns.
(d) Murphy.

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

5. What are the other reporters doing in the background as McCue is talking with the woman in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Trying to get his attention.
(b) Imitating him.
(c) Making crude comments.
(d) Laughing at him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Hildy is introduced in Act 1, Part 3, what is a major difference between him and the other reporters?

3. Who calls looking for Hildy in Act 1, Part 1?

4. In Hildy's speech in Act 1, Part 3, what kind of life does he say a reporter has?

5. What does Murphy say the Sheriff and Mayor will get a lot of after the execution?

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