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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the loud noise heard outside of the press room in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) A police siren.
(b) The testing of the gallows.
(c) A car crash.
(d) A burglary alarm.

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

3. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?
(a) He will tell everyone that Williams should not be hung.
(b) He will find that Williams is crazy.
(c) He will find that Williams is not crazy.
(d) He will declare a mistrial.

4. How much money does Hildy tell the other reporters he has received as a gift?
(a) Two hundred dollars.
(b) Three hundred dollars.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) One thousand dollars.

5. What does Hildy offer Jennie in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) A donut.
(b) To help her clean.
(c) To help her find a new job.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the conversation between the woman and McCue end in Act 1, Part 1?

2. How do the reporters act when Jennie enters in Act 1, Part 3?

3. What does Hildy joke about as McCue is leaving in Act 2, Part 1?

4. Who does McCue tell his editor accidentally shot a cleaning woman?

5. In response to the sheriff's threat, what does Hildy reveal as blackmail?

(see the answer key)

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