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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. In Act II Scene 1, Peter points out to Aslaksen that the community will be what if the water system is dismantled and rebuilt?
(a) Taxed.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Overworked.
(d) Booming.

2. In Act II Scene 1, Peter supplies the most "practical" solution, which is what?
(a) To ignore the report.
(b) Accuse Tom of lying.
(c) Tax the townspeople.
(d) The water is corrected gradually.

3. What refers to a verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like?
(a) Fable.
(b) Law.
(c) Truth.
(d) Opinion.

4. What is the setting of Act I Scene 2?
(a) Tom Stockmann's residence.
(b) Kirten Springs.
(c) The Mayors office.
(d) The Kirsten Springs Institute.

5. What slang term used by Billings refers to someone who is cowardly or afraid?
(a) Swarthy.
(b) Sallow.
(c) Suckling.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Peter say an overhaul of the water system would take in Act I Scene 2?

2. In Act II Scene 1, Catherine lashes out at Hovstad for being what?

3. When Tom returns in Act II Scene 1, he emphasizes again to Aslaksen that he does not want to be treated like what?

4. When he enters in Act II Scene 1, Peter demands to see the report, promising to help with what?

5. Who enters the newspaper office with a book that Hovstad asked to be translated for publication in the newspaper in Act II Scene 1?

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