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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 Burns tell Hildy on the phone in Act 2, Part 4 after hearing that Williams is with him?
(a) He doesn't believe him.
(b) He will be there in a few hours.
(c) He will give Hildy a lot more money.
(d) He is coming right over.

2. Who do the reporters tell Hildy is trying to contact him in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) His brother.
(b) His fiancé.
(c) McCue.
(d) Burns.

3. Who hangs up angrily on Hildy in Act 2, Part 4?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) Peggy.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Burns.

4. Why does the conversation between the woman and McCue end in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) She is upset and hangs up.
(b) The connection is broken.
(c) McCue is frustrated and hangs up.
(d) One of the other reporters pulls the phone out of the wall.

5. What does Jennie ask the reporters at the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If she is late.
(b) If she should quit the company.
(c) If they are always this messy.
(d) If she can clean up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does McCue tell his editor accidentally shot a cleaning woman?

2. What does Hildy accuse Peggy of during their argument in Act 2, Part 5?

3. What does Hildy accuse Burns of in Act 3, Part 1?

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

5. What technique do the playwrights use to illustrate Hildy's character in Act 1, Part 3?

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