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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What refers to a form of government in which god or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler?
(a) Theocracy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Monarchy.

4. What does Tom's eldest child bring to him in Act I Scene 1?
(a) A letter.
(b) A jacket.
(c) A briefcase.
(d) A gift.

5. In the beginning of Act II Scene 1, Hovstad comments that even who will be rebelling if the Mayor rejects the report that calls for reconstruction of the water supply system?
(a) Catherine Stockmann.
(b) Morten Kill.
(c) Aslaksen.
(d) Captain Horster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Peter say in his note to Tom in the beginning of Act I Scene 2?

2. From whose original work did Arthur Miller adapt "An Enemy of the People"?

3. Tom leaves the office after speaking with Hovstad in Act II Scene 1 because who is waiting for him?

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

5. 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?

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