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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. At the beginning of Act 1, Part 4, who is Wilson is talking to on the phone?
(a) Diamond Louie.
(b) McCue.
(c) Burns.
(d) Hildy's fiancé.

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

3. What does Hildy ask the reporters for before he leaves in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A recommendation.
(c) The money they owe him.
(d) The favor they owe him.

4. What is Kruger, the reporter, doing at the beginning of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Strumming a ukulele and singing.
(b) Strumming a banjo and singing.
(c) Talking with other reporters.
(d) Talking on the phone.

5. How does the sheriff suggest to the reporters they can get more tickets to the hanging?
(a) By advertising the hanging so more people will attend.
(b) By writing about how Williams is not guilty.
(c) By publicizing what a dangerous menace Williams is.
(d) By publicizing what a tragedy the execution is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What upsets Kruger when he hears about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 1?

2. What does Hildy wonder about the fire in Act 1, Part 3?

3. Which one of the following is Bensinger reporting on in Act 1, Part 2?

4. Who did Williams tell he was innocent, according to Woodenshoe?

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

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