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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burns tell Hildy on the phone in Act 2, Part 4 after hearing that Williams is with him?

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

3. What does the mayor offer the messenger as a bribe in Act 2, Part 3?

4. Where does Hildy hide Williams as the other reporters are coming back in Act 2, Part 4?

5. What is Peggy doing as she goes to leave in Act 2, Part 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Hildy's actions in Act 1, Part 3 seem contradictory. Use a description of the events in the Act 1, Part 3 to illustrate the contradiction. Also, include possible reasons for it. What does it say about Hildy's character?

Essay Topic 2

What statement does the opening of the play make about reporters and the press in general? Use examples from the entire play to follow that statement and describe in detail if it changes or is reaffirmed.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think the Roaring Twenties was an effective setting for The Front Page? Describe what elements of the play would be different if it took place today. What advantages do the Twenties give the story as far as the plot is concerned? Were the characters more believable? How would they change in current times?

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