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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What pace does the play set during Act 1, Part 1, particularly where the dialogue is concerned?
(a) A slow pace with many conversations going on.
(b) A fast pace with average conversation.
(c) A fast pace with many conversations going on.
(d) A slow pace with very little conversation.

2. What does Hildy promise to his girlfriend before hanging up the phone in Act 1, Part 4?
(a) To meet her at her father's house.
(b) To meet her at the train station.
(c) To meet her at the hanging.
(d) To meet her at the party.

3. Who sends the reprieve to cancel the execution in Act 2, Part 3?
(a) The senator.
(b) The president.
(c) The governor.
(d) The state representative.

4. What does the mayor want to know from the sheriff in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) If Williams got the gun from him.
(b) How soon they can capture Williams again.
(c) Why his men didn't shoot Williams.
(d) If the psychiatrist gave Williams the gun voluntarily.

5. What does Murphy say the Sheriff and Mayor will get a lot of after the execution?
(a) Protests.
(b) Criticism.
(c) Votes.
(d) Thank you cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jennie ask the reporters at the end of Act 1, Part 3?

2. What is Woodenshoes being sent to get for the reporters in Act 1, Part 2?

3. What does Hildy joke about as McCue is leaving in Act 2, Part 1?

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

5. What does Mrs. Grant say about Hildy as she is getting into the cab?

(see the answer key)

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