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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sheriff's reaction to the news of Hildy leaving the paper?
(a) He thinks it is good riddance.
(b) He says that he already knows.
(c) He changes the subject.
(d) He doesn't believe it.

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

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

4. Who calls looking for Hildy in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) The woman McCue was talking with earlier.
(c) Endicott.
(d) Walter Burns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sheriff threaten to do to Hildy in Act 1, Part 4?

2. How are most of the reporters depicted in Act 1, Part 1?

3. According to Bensiger in Act 1, Part 1, what do the other reporters use his area as?

4. Who tells the sheriff that Hildy has quit the paper in Act 1, Part 4?

5. How much does Hildy tell Burns it cost him to get the full story of Williams' escape?

(see the answer key)

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