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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. What does Peggy accuse Hildy of during their argument in Act 2, Part 5?
(a) Lying to her.
(b) Knowing where Williams is.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Not loving her.

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

3. What is the signal that Williams is safe, according to Burns at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1?
(a) Five knocks.
(b) The word, "safety."
(c) Three knocks.
(d) The word, "freedom."

4. What does Mrs. Grant say about Hildy as she is getting into the cab?
(a) He is hiding something.
(b) He is trustworthy.
(c) He is a liar.
(d) He is irresponsible.

5. Who does Hidly call at the end of Act 2, Part 3?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Burns.
(c) Williams.
(d) McCue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group does Bensinger tell his paper will cause an uprising after the execution?

2. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?

3. What is the sheriff's reaction to the news of Hildy leaving the paper?

4. What are the other reporters doing in the background as McCue is talking with the woman in Act 1, Part 1?

5. What does Mollie grab to defend herself with towards the end of Act 2, Part 4?

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