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An Enemy of the People Quiz

Arthur Miller
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An Enemy of the People Quiz

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1)

Who separates Peter and Tom when they almost come to blows in Act I Scene 2? (from Act I, Scene 2)

Catherine and Petra.
Captain Horster.
Petra and Morten.
Catherine.
2)

Whose financial backing does Hovstad ask Tom to get for the paper to support him in Act III? (from Act III)

Peter's.
Catherine's.
Mr. Kill's.
Captain Horster's.
3)

What word refers to a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles that one does not really possess? (from Act II, Scene 1)

Heretic.
Imposter.
Actor.
Hypocrisy.
4)

How old is Ejlif? (from Act I, Scene 2)

15.
13.
14.
12.
5)

Tom leaves the office after speaking with Hovstad in Act II Scene 1 because who is waiting for him? (from Act II, Scene 1)

Peter.
A patient.
Catherine.
Petra.
6)

Hovstad is suddenly torn in Act II Scene 1 and entertains the idea that perhaps Tom is what? (from Act II, Scene 1)

A liar.
A traitor.
An egomaniac.
Insane.
7)

Hovstad tells Tom in Act III that the paper will run a campaign telling the people that Tom forced the stock down so that he could what? (from Act III)

Close the springs.
Ruin his brother.
Own the Springs and make improvements.
Bankrupt the Institute.
8)

In Act III, Tom claims he is called an enemy of the people but he has what? (from Act III)

Courage.
Conviction.
The power.
The truth.
9)

In Act II Scene 1, Hovstad corrects Peter's characterization of the contamination as what? (from Act II, Scene 1)

A nightmare.
A tall tale.
A hallucination.
A dream.
10)

What is the setting of Act II Scene 1? (from Act II, Scene 1)

Peter Stockman's residence.
Captain Horster's house.
The editorial office of the People's Daily Messenger.
Tom Stockmann's residence.
11)

Where was Jesus crucified? (from Act II, Scene 2)

Scotland.
Calvary.
London.
Bethlehem.
12)

In Act II Scene 1, to show Peter that his position is that of the people, Tom puts on what? (from Act II, Scene 1)

Peter's hat.
Peter's coat.
His coat.
His hat.
13)

Who suggests that Tom act with moderation in Act II Scene 1 when Tom tells Hovstad that Peter has declared war? (from Act II, Scene 1)

Catherine Stockmann.
Peter Stockmann.
Billing.
Aslaksen.
14)

In Act III, Peter asks Tom to a sign a statement that he had done what? (from Act III)

Lied to the people.
Imagined the whole thing.
Demanded another test.
Exaggerated the report results.
15)

Peter Stockmann is described as nearing what age? (from Act I, Scene 2)

70.
60.
65.
50.
16)

In his speech in Act II Scene 2, Tom states that in the past Hovstad had fought for what? (from Act II, Scene 2)

Religious rights.
Censorship.
Women's rights.
Free speech.
17)

In Act III, Tom accuses Peter of being concerned that Tom will do what? (from Act III)

Destroy the springs.
Publicize the news to other parts of the country.
Kill somebody.
Leave the country.
18)

In Act II Scene 2, Tom explains that he had to hold a lecture since no one would rent him what? (from Act II, Scene 2)

A stage.
A church.
A hall.
A park.
19)

Who does Catherine's father tell Tom is actually the owner of the Kirsten Springs stock in Act III? (from Act III)

Peter.
Tom.
Mr. Aslaksen.
Mr. Hovstad.
20)

The teacher of Tom's children thought it best that they stay home for how long in Act III? (from Act III)

One month.
Until next school year.
All week.
Until they are adults.
21)

Kirsten Springs Institute is what type of corporation? (from Act II, Scene 1)

Nonprofit.
Private.
Religious.
Public.
22)

What refers to a person authorized to examine publications, theatrical presentations, films, letters, etc, in order to suppress in whole or part those considered obscene or politically unacceptable? (from Act II, Scene 2)

Publisher.
Editor.
Censor.
Author.
23)

In Act II Scene 1, Catherine lashes out at Hovstad for being what? (from Act II, Scene 1)

A liberal.
Childish.
A fraud.
A conservative.
24)

In Act II Scene 2, Tom explains to the crowd that the dream he had for the Springs was NOT to do what? (from Act II, Scene 2)

Bring in tourists.
Create a fishing hole.
Open a waterpark.
Poison the town.
25)

Catherine is concerned that what will suffer if Tom has a public fight with Peter in Act I Scene 2? (from Act I, Scene 2)

The environment.
The Institute.
The town.
The family.
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