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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. Catherine is concerned that what will suffer if Tom has a public fight with Peter in Act I Scene 2?
(a) The environment.
(b) The family.
(c) The town.
(d) The Institute.

2. Who suggests that Tom be considered an enemy of the people in Act II Scene 2?
(a) Captain Horster.
(b) Mr. Billing.
(c) Mr. Aslaksen.
(d) Mr. Hovstad.

3. Tom discusses in Act II Scene 2 the fact that Galileo was brought to his knees for teaching what?
(a) The earth is flat.
(b) Apple's fall from trees.
(c) Lightning is made of electricity.
(d) The earth revolves around the sun.

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

5. In Act II Scene 2, Peter warns who that he could have them arrested for posting a large sign on the town hall?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Petra.
(c) Captain Horster.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tom enters in Act II Scene 1, he tells Hovstad to do what?

2. Where is Tom employed as an adviser?

3. In Act I Scene 2, when Tom vows to stand up for his findings, Peter warns him that he will see to it that what?

4. Who represents small businessmen as well as the Temperance Society?

5. In Act I Scene 2, Peter tells Tom that he is concerned about his what?

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