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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the loud noise heard outside of the press room in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) A police siren.
(b) A burglary alarm.
(c) A car crash.
(d) The testing of the gallows.

2. Who is Mrs. Schlosser looking for at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The police sergeant.
(b) McCue.
(c) Endicott.
(d) Her husband.

3. Which one of the following is Bensinger reporting on in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The interview he had with Williams.
(b) The evidence against Williams.
(c) Williams's last meal.
(d) Williams's previous criminal record.

4. After the fire alarm rings in Act 1, Part 1, why do the reporters ignore it?
(a) A fire doesn't seem like a good story to them.
(b) They are afraid of fires.
(c) They don't hear it.
(d) The fire is too far away.

5. What is Woodenshoes being sent to get for the reporters in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) A pizza.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the conversation between the woman and McCue end in Act 1, Part 1?

2. What does Louie think about Hildy quitting in Act 1, Part 2?

3. Who calls looking for Hildy in Act 1, Part 1?

4. What is McCue's response to Hildy calling in Act 1, Part 2?

5. What are several reporters doing when the play opens in Act 1, Part 1?

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