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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he escorts the messenger out in Act 2, Part 3, what does the Mayor tell him to do?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Join the other deputies in searching for Williams.
(c) Lay low for a while.
(d) Get out of town.

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

3. How much does Hildy tell Burns it cost him to get the full story of Williams' escape?
(a) Two hundred dollars.
(b) Three hundred and fifty dollars.
(c) Two hundred and sixty dollars.
(d) Four hundred dollars

4. What job does Burns offer Bensinger as a way to get him to leave in Act 3, Part 1?
(a) A weekly column.
(b) Covering sports.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Cleaning the offices.

5. What is it about Hildy's story that causes Burns and Hildy to argue in Act 3, Part 1?
(a) There is no mention of Burns in the story.
(b) There is no mention of the paper in the title.
(c) There is no mention of the paper in the first paragraph.
(d) There is no mention of the paper in the ending paragraph.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the fire alarm rings in Act 1, Part 1, why do the reporters ignore it?

2. What does Peggy accuse Hildy of in Act 2, Part 2?

3. What upsets Kruger when he hears about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 1?

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

5. Who does Peggy blame for distracting Hildy in Act 2, Part 5?

(see the answer key)

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