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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 does Hildy hear as he comes into the press room in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) The sheriff yelling at his deputy.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) The phone ringing.
(d) McCue and Murphy arguing.

2. What is Woodenshoes being sent to get for the reporters in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Donuts.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) A pizza.
(d) Coffee.

3. What does Woodenshoes' theory about Williams entail?
(a) That he had a good reason for committing the murder.
(b) That he is innocent.
(c) Crime prevention.
(d) That the sheriff will shoot him on sight.

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

5. Who was unnoticed by Hildy until he turns to leave at the end of Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Jennie.
(c) Mollie.
(d) Mrs. Schlosser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the reporters talking about attending in Act 1, Part 1?

2. What reason does Mollie give for seeing Williams before the shooting?

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

4. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?

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

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