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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act III, Catherine's father attributes much of Tom's action to what?
(a) Hatred he has for his brother.
(b) Public opinion.
(c) His ego.
(d) Greed.

2. Who does Catherine's father tell Tom is actually the owner of the Kirsten Springs stock in Act III?
(a) Mr. Aslaksen.
(b) Tom.
(c) Peter.
(d) Mr. Hovstad.

3. Who starred in Miller's premier of "An Enemy of the People"?
(a) John Barrymore.
(b) Fredric March.
(c) Victor Mature.
(d) Cary Grant.

4. When the boys come home from school and sense that their parents are in the middle of a conflict in Act I Scene 2, Tom tells them that he will be teaching them what?
(a) What a man is.
(b) The definition of corruption.
(c) How the world works.
(d) What the truth is.

5. Tom loves to watch his kids eat since they are the ones who will do what?
(a) Stir up the future.
(b) Grow up someday.
(c) Look after him when he's old.
(d) Reinvent the wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character claims to be a radical liberal?

2. In Act II Scene 2, Tom explains to the crowd that the dream he had for the Springs was to provide a way to do what?

3. In Act III, Tom declares he will establish a new school where he and who will teach children to be free and independent people?

4. Tom claims in Act I Scene 1 that without something to fight for, you are what?

5. What does Tom tell Peter that his cane represents in Act II Scene 1?

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