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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the fire alarm rings in Act 1, Part 1, why do the reporters ignore it?
(a) They don't hear it.
(b) A fire doesn't seem like a good story to them.
(c) They are afraid of fires.
(d) The fire is too far away.

2. What does the mayor offer the messenger as a bribe in Act 2, Part 3?
(a) A new job with higher pay.
(b) A one time payment of five hundred dollars.
(c) A one time payment of one thousand dollars.
(d) A new job in another city.

3. What pace does the play set during Act 1, Part 1, particularly where the dialogue is concerned?
(a) A fast pace with many conversations going on.
(b) A fast pace with average conversation.
(c) A slow pace with many conversations going on.
(d) A slow pace with very little conversation.

4. As Hildy is introduced in Act 1, Part 3, what is a major difference between him and the other reporters?
(a) He is not as smart as they are.
(b) He is not as confident as they are.
(c) He is more depressed than they are.
(d) He is more optimistic than they are.

5. According to Bensiger in Act 1, Part 1, what do the other reporters use his area as?
(a) A bench.
(b) A laundry basket.
(c) A gambling table.
(d) An ash tray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hildy drag Williams to after he collapses in Act 2, Part 4?

2. What are several reporters doing when the play opens in Act 1, Part 1?

3. How much money does Hildy tell the other reporters he has received as a gift?

4. Who hangs up angrily on Hildy in Act 2, Part 4?

5. What does Hildy tell the sheriff as his deputies surround Williams in Act 3, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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