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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting of Act II Scene 1?
(a) The editorial office of the People's Daily Messenger.
(b) Peter Stockman's residence.
(c) Captain Horster's house.
(d) Tom Stockmann's residence.

2. Hovstad leaves in Act I Scene 2 planning to do what until the report is printed in the paper?
(a) Go to the city council.
(b) Test the water himself.
(c) Shout on a street corner.
(d) Write an editorial.

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

4. How much does Peter say an overhaul of the water system would cost in Act I Scene 2?
(a) Hundreds of thousands of crowns.
(b) Five million crowns.
(c) One million crowns.
(d) Seventy thousand crowns.

5. What is the setting of Act I Scene 1?
(a) A church.
(b) The springs.
(c) Tom Stockmann's residence.
(d) The mayor's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mayor of the town in "An Enemy of the People"?

2. In Act II Scene 1, Billing suggests to Hovstad that they seek the support of Tom to do what?

3. After Tom leaves in Act II Scene 1, Hovstad comments to Aslaksen that Tom might prove to be what?

4. According to Tom, what must be dismantled in order for the population to be safe?

5. Hovstad is suddenly torn in Act II Scene 1 and entertains the idea that perhaps Tom is what?

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