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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group does Bensinger tell his paper will cause an uprising after the execution?
(a) The chamber of commerce.
(b) The communist party.
(c) The city's socialists.
(d) The town council.

2. What rule do Schwartz and Murphy say that Mrs. Schlosser has broken at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Only people with press tags are allowed in the pressroom.
(b) All questions should be directed to their boss.
(c) Women are barred from the pressroom.
(d) A police escort is required to enter the pressroom.

3. In response to the sheriff's threat, what does Hildy reveal as blackmail?
(a) The sheriff spent the night in a hotel with a waitress.
(b) The sheriff has been giving money to a librarian.
(c) The sheriff spent the night in a hotel with a librarian.
(d) The sheriff has been giving money to a waitress.

4. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?
(a) No money.
(b) The same money.
(c) Less money.
(d) Good money.

5. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) The Electric Thief.
(b) The Electric Murderer.
(c) The Electric Killer.
(d) The Electric Bandit.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bensinger, what won't the Sheriff change about the execution of Williams?

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

3. Why does Williams think the Mayor and city are trying to hang him?

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

5. Who does Hildy say owns the company he will be working for?

(see the answer key)

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