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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. Who do the reporters tell Hildy is trying to contact him in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) His brother.
(b) Burns.
(c) McCue.
(d) His fiancé.

2. How does the sheriff suggest to the reporters they can get more tickets to the hanging?
(a) By publicizing what a tragedy the execution is.
(b) By publicizing what a dangerous menace Williams is.
(c) By writing about how Williams is not guilty.
(d) By advertising the hanging so more people will attend.

3. In Act 1, Part 2, what does Mrs. Schlosser throw when the reporters finally tell her the information she needs to know?
(a) Food.
(b) Cards.
(c) A hat.
(d) A newspaper.

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

5. In Hildy's speech in Act 1, Part 3, what kind of life does he say a reporter has?
(a) An exciting life.
(b) A great life that he will miss.
(c) A lousy life.
(d) An unpredictable life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?

3. Who does Hildy say owns the company he will be working for?

4. According to Bensinger, what won't the Sheriff change about the execution of Williams?

5. What technique do the playwrights use to illustrate Hildy's character in Act 1, Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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