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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of a water system overhaul does Peter accuse Tom of overlooking in Act I Scene 2?
(a) Time.
(b) Impossibility.
(c) Raw materials.
(d) Cost.

2. What does Peter absentmindedly forget at the office when he leaves in Act II Scene 1?
(a) A watch.
(b) Some documents.
(c) His hat and cane.
(d) His coat.

3. Who represents small businessmen as well as the Temperance Society?
(a) Peter Stockmann.
(b) Mr. Hovstad.
(c) Mr. Billing.
(d) Mr. Aslaksen.

4. Who does Hovstad accuse of being cowardly and in fear of standing up to authority in Act I Scene 2?
(a) Mr. Aslaksen.
(b) Mr. Billing.
(c) Tom Stockmann.
(d) Catherine Stockmann.

5. What compromise does Tom reach when reading the report at the gathering in Act II Scene 2?
(a) To not refer to the Institute by name.
(b) To talk softly.
(c) To not offend anyone.
(d) To talk for only ten minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act II Scene 1, Peter angrily declares that the report is based on hatred of what?

2. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad says he sees this situation as his opportunity to keep his word in doing what?

3. Where is Tom employed as an adviser?

4. Tom informs the crowd in Act II Scene 2 that the gathering was advertised as what instead of a meeting?

5. In Act II Scene 1, Hovstad corrects Peter's characterization of the contamination as what?

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