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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 sheriff's reaction to the news of Hildy leaving the paper?
(a) He thinks it is good riddance.
(b) He changes the subject.
(c) He doesn't believe it.
(d) He says that he already knows.

2. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Strumming a banjo and singing.
(b) Talking on the phone.
(c) Talking with other reporters.
(d) Strumming a ukulele and singing.

3. What does Hildy assure his girlfriend of in Act 1, Part 4?
(a) That he is collecting his final paycheck.
(b) That he has handed in his resignation.
(c) That he is not involved with the murder.
(d) That he will not attend the hanging.

4. What does Hildy wonder about the fire in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If it has been put out yet.
(b) If it is at the gallows.
(c) If it is at the school.
(d) If it is nearby.

5. What do the reporters tease Diamond Louie about in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Not living up to his name.
(b) His weight.
(c) Working at a fruit stand.
(d) His inexpensive suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

2. How are most of the reporters depicted in Act 1, Part 1?

3. Which one of the following is Bensinger reporting on in Act 1, Part 2?

4. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?

5. What is Jennie cleaning up at the beginning of Act 2, Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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