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

2. When does Mollie say she saw Williams in Act 1, Part 4?
(a) The day before the shooting.
(b) One hour before the shooting.
(c) Three hours before the shooting.
(d) Two days before the shooting.

3. What does Louie think about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) It is not a permanent thing.
(b) It is not worth talking about.
(c) It is unfair to the paper.
(d) It is a permanent thing.

4. Who does Hildy throw the water on at the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) The reporters.
(b) Burns.
(c) The guards.
(d) Murphy.

5. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?
(a) He will tell everyone that Williams should not be hung.
(b) He will declare a mistrial.
(c) He will find that Williams is crazy.
(d) He will find that Williams is not crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the other reporters not believe that Hildy has actually quit when they hear the news in Act 1, Part 1?

2. What is the sheriff's reaction to the news of Hildy leaving the paper?

3. What is the predator called in the story McCue is working on towards the end of Act 1, Part 1?

4. What does Williams' escape from jail indicate for Hildy?

5. How does the sheriff suggest to the reporters they can get more tickets to the hanging?

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