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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 did Williams tell he was innocent, according to Woodenshoe?
(a) Endicott.
(b) His wife.
(c) McCue.
(d) His priest.

2. What does Hildy tell Burns about the story he is giving him in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) It will be the first of a series of stories on jailbreaks.
(b) It was witnessed by a close friend.
(c) It will be proven by testimonials.
(d) It will be the last one.

3. In response to the sheriff's threat, what does Hildy reveal as blackmail?
(a) The sheriff has been giving money to a librarian.
(b) The sheriff has been giving money to a waitress.
(c) The sheriff spent the night in a hotel with a librarian.
(d) The sheriff spent the night in a hotel with a waitress.

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

5. At the beginning of Act 1, Part 4, who is Wilson is talking to on the phone?
(a) Diamond Louie.
(b) McCue.
(c) Hildy's fiancé.
(d) Burns.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the reporters rudely suggest that Mollie is in Act 1, Part 4?

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

4. What does the sheriff threaten to do to Hildy in Act 1, Part 4?

5. Who was the only person to defend Williams at his trial?

(see the answer key)

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