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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hildy tell Burns about the story he is giving him in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) It will be the last one.
(b) It will be proven by testimonials.
(c) It was witnessed by a close friend.
(d) It will be the first of a series of stories on jailbreaks.

2. What does the mayor order after hearing the messenger tell the truth in Act 3, Part 3?
(a) For Hildy and Burns to be released.
(b) For the execution to go on as planned.
(c) For Hildy and Burns to be given money to silence them.
(d) For the messenger to be taken away.

3. What is Endicott's version of how Williams escaped?
(a) He had an accomplice who helped him escape.
(b) A tear gas bomb exploded, causing enough of a commotion for him to escape.
(c) He overpowered the psychiatrist with a gun and ran into the street.
(d) He bribed a police officer.

4. Where does Williams reveal to Mollie that he has been hiding in Act 2, Part 4?
(a) The sheriff's closet.
(b) The roof.
(c) The bus station.
(d) The train station.

5. According to Bensinger, what won't the Sheriff change about the execution of Williams?
(a) The judgment.
(b) The rule banning all press.
(c) The decision to make it a public event.
(d) The time.

Short Answer Questions

1. The purpose of Act 2, Part 3 is to illustrate what major difference in the characters of Hildy, the mayor, and the sheriff?

2. What does Kruger ask will happen as a result of Williams's escape?

3. Towards the end of Act 2, Part 3, as Hildy bangs on the door, what does the mayor advise the sheriff?

4. What reason does Mollie give for seeing Williams before the shooting?

5. What does Hildy warn Burns about the other reporters in Act 3, Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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