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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hjalmar doing at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Going over his finances.
(b) Retouching some photos.
(c) Writing.
(d) Eating.

2. What does Hjalmar do repeatedly after his father goes to work somewhere else?
(a) Throws logs onto the fire.
(b) Gets up to join his father.
(c) Swears.
(d) Stares off into the distance.

3. What does Gregers call the back room while talking about the wild duck?
(a) The boundless deep.
(b) A warm cage.
(c) Captivity.
(d) The isolation.

4. Which of the following is NOT an animal kept in the house by Old Ekdal?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Birds.
(d) Rabbits.

5. What is heard from the attic while Gina is preparing lunch?
(a) A dull thud.
(b) Breaking glass.
(c) A shot.
(d) Loud cursing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Werle plan to marry his housekeeper?

2. How does Hjalmar feel when he hears about what has been supplementing their income?

3. What does Ekdal's son say when Ekdal leaves for home?

4. What causes Hedwig to put the gun back on the shelf?

5. What does Hjalmar promise Gina when he returns home at the beginning of Act 4?

(see the answer key)

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