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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. According to Bensinger, what won't the Sheriff change about the execution of Williams?
(a) The time.
(b) The rule banning all press.
(c) The judgment.
(d) The decision to make it a public event.

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

3. What city is Hildy's train going to, according to the tickets he shows the other reporters?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York.
(d) Cleveland.

4. Why does the conversation between the woman and McCue end in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) The connection is broken.
(b) McCue is frustrated and hangs up.
(c) One of the other reporters pulls the phone out of the wall.
(d) She is upset and hangs up.

5. What does Jennie ask the reporters at the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If she can clean up.
(b) If they are always this messy.
(c) If she should quit the company.
(d) If she is late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the other reporters doing in the background as McCue is talking with the woman in Act 1, Part 1?

2. As Hildy is introduced in Act 1, Part 3, what is a major difference between him and the other reporters?

3. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?

4. What comment do the reporters make about Hildy's appearance in Act 1, Part 3?

5. After the fire alarm rings in Act 1, Part 1, why do the reporters ignore it?

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