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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 keep asking Hildy at the beginning of Act 2, Part 5?

2. Where does Woodenshoes tell Hildy that Williams is likely to be in Act 2, Part 4?

3. What does Burns explain the story is really about to Hildy in Act 2, Part 5?

4. What is the mayor's response to the sheriff's statement about how many new deputies he has?

5. What does Williams tell Hildy about the gun he is holding in Act 2, Part 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In Act 2, Part 4, Mollie throws herself out of the window to protect Williams. That act affects the characters and the theme of the play in various ways.

1) Describe how Mollie's desperate decision affected Hildy, his situation, and the possible ways it may change how he views his upcoming decision.

2) Describe the way Mollie's actions affect the other reporters. What does it show about the possible dangers of their outlook throughout the play?

3) Explain the literary effect of Mollie's decision. Which techniques does it represent and why?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of the play centers around Hildy's decision between being a reporter and getting married. Analyze the differences of both lives. Include events and characters from the play to explain the advantages and disadvantages of Hildy's options as they are displayed throughout the story.

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