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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sent Tom a letter in Act I Scene 1?
(a) The federal government.
(b) A childhood friend.
(c) The local university lab.
(d) His neighbor.

2. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's eldest child?
(a) Petra.
(b) Martha.
(c) Paula.
(d) Sally.

3. How many pages is the report?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

4. What is the profession of Tom Stockmann's eldest child?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Ship Captain.
(d) Lawyer.

5. Who is the assistant editor of The People's Daily Messenger?
(a) Mr. Aslaksen.
(b) Mr. Hovstad.
(c) Mr. Billing.
(d) Mr. Kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine boasts in Act I Scene 1 that Tom literally "invented" what?

2. Hovstad mentions to the mayor in Act I Scene 1 that the newspaper was running an article written by whom?

3. What is the setting of Act I Scene 1?

4. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's maid?

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

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