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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 word means thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Rebel.
(c) Radical.
(d) Conservative.

2. What department's finding in Act I Scene 2 states that if the overhaul of the water system is necessary, it is not an emergency and can wait?
(a) Water Resource.
(b) City Engineering.
(c) Health.
(d) Environmental Protection.

3. What does Peter absentmindedly forget at the office when he leaves in Act II Scene 1?
(a) His coat.
(b) A watch.
(c) Some documents.
(d) His hat and cane.

4. Given little other options, in the end of Act II Scene 1, Tom vows to do what to spread the truth about the water system?
(a) March through town.
(b) Publish his own paper.
(c) Yell from the steps of the Mayor's office.
(d) Tell everybody at church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad refers to the situation as what and plans to portray it as such in the newspaper?

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

3. When was the original play "An Enemy of the People" published?

4. In the beginning of Act II Scene 1, Hovstad tells Billing to lower his voice because who is in earshot?

5. In Act I Scene 2, Peter accuses Tom of _______ the situation.

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