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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kruger report the senator has called for in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) A more thorough investigation of the murder.
(b) Military intervention.
(c) A ban of all guns.
(d) A new trial.

2. Hildy is short for what name?
(a) Hildebrand.
(b) Hildenborough.
(c) Hildeman.
(d) Hildebrook.

3. What does Burns keep asking Hildy at the beginning of Act 2, Part 5?
(a) Where the sheriff is.
(b) Where Williams is.
(c) Where Mollie is.
(d) Where the other reporters are.

4. What does Kruger ask will happen as a result of Williams's escape?
(a) The mayor will close the train station.
(b) The sheriff will be fired.
(c) There will be a socialist uprising.
(d) There will be more murders.

5. What technique do the playwrights use to illustrate Hildy's character in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Analogy of fire.
(b) The use of money to represent character.
(c) The metaphor referred to in his speech.
(d) Definition by contrast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jennie ask the reporters at the end of Act 1, Part 3?

2. What does Hildy ask the reporters for before he leaves in Act 1, Part 3?

3. What is Burns planning to do with Williams in Act 2, Part 5?

4. Where does the sheriff say his men have cornered Williams in Act 2, Part 2?

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

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