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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Murphy's version of how Williams escaped?
(a) A tear gas bomb exploded, causing enough of a commotion for him to escape.
(b) He bribed a police officer.
(c) He had an accomplice who helped him escape.
(d) He overpowered the psychiatrist with a gun and ran into the street.

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

3. What story is McCue investigating at the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A murder.
(b) Another fire.
(c) A stolen car.
(d) A missing girl.

4. What does the appearance of Peggy and her mother hint of for Hildy?
(a) The other reporters were right.
(b) The possible positive aspects of married life.
(c) The possible negative aspects of married life.
(d) The deception he is carrying.

5. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Women are barred from the pressroom.
(b) A police escort is required to enter the pressroom.
(c) All questions should be directed to their boss.
(d) Only people with press tags are allowed in the pressroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Grant say about Hildy as she is getting into the cab?

2. Who did Williams tell he was innocent, according to Woodenshoe?

3. What does Hildy tell Burns about the story he is giving him in Act 2, Part 1?

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

5. Who does Hidly call at the end of Act 2, Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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