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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peer think the boy does what he does at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) To stage his own death.
(b) To feed a beast.
(c) To avoid military service.
(d) To repent of some sins.

2. What does Peer brag about when he wakes up in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Killing the Boyg.
(b) Escaping a prison.
(c) Defeating a Troll King.
(d) Being seduced by a princess.

3. What does Peer risk to see Aase one last time?
(a) Running into Solveig's father.
(b) The loss of his job.
(c) Death.
(d) Imprisonment.

4. What did a preacher once say about Peer that made him cocky?
(a) He has a golden heart.
(b) He has a sharp mind.
(c) His soul is pure.
(d) He is a strong lad.

5. What will happen if Peer ever leaves the forest?
(a) He will be thrown in prison.
(b) He will be executed.
(c) He will be forced to marry Ingrid.
(d) He will be fined.

6. Where is Peer at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In his mother's house.
(c) In a church.
(d) In the forest.

7. Who joins Peer in his life in the forest?
(a) Solveig.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Ingrid.
(d) Aase.

8. At the end of Act 2, Scene 6, when the King runs away, what surrounds Peer?
(a) Dust.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Light.
(d) Flies.

9. How many farm girls does Peer meet after leaving Ingrid?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

10. Where is Aase in her last scene of the play?
(a) In a church.
(b) In the forest.
(c) On her deathbed.
(d) In a dream.

11. What is the bridal steed?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A great horse.
(c) A pig.
(d) A goose.

12. What does Peer want to be when he grows up?
(a) A bear.
(b) An emperor.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A wizard.

13. In Act 2, Scene 7, what does Solveig say gave Peer his freedom?
(a) The rain.
(b) Her prayers.
(c) His inner goodness.
(d) The church bells.

14. What is the punishment for the crime Peer committed after kidnapping Ingrid?
(a) Guillotine.
(b) Prison.
(c) Heavy fines.
(d) Hanging.

15. Who is the first person Peer sees when he wakes up in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Aase.
(b) Solveig's sister.
(c) Solveig.
(d) Ingrid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peer think he hears after he loses hope while traveling in the second scene?

2. What is Peer doing when he sees a young boy in Act 3?

3. Why does Aase say she should not be looking for Peer after he kidnaps Ingrid?

4. In Act 3, Scene 4, where does Peer say he is going?

5. What is Aase's last name?

(see the answer keys)

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