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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Catherine asks Billing in Act II Scene 2 why he printed whose editorial instead of the report?
(a) His own.
(b) Mr. Kill's.
(c) Captain Horster's.
(d) Peter's.

2. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad claims to have been what his entire life?
(a) Republican.
(b) A bird watcher.
(c) Democratic.
(d) An underdog.

3. What did Peter say in his note to Tom in the beginning of Act I Scene 2?
(a) Disregard the findings.
(b) Don't publish the report.
(c) He commissioned his own report.
(d) He'd drop by later.

4. Hovstad is suddenly torn in Act II Scene 1 and entertains the idea that perhaps Tom is what?
(a) An egomaniac.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A liar.
(d) Insane.

5. In the beginning of Act II Scene 1, Hovstad tells Billing to lower his voice because who is in earshot?
(a) Peter Stockmann.
(b) Petra Stockmann.
(c) Tom Stockmann.
(d) Aslaksen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against the objection of some, Aslaksen is named what in Act II Scene 2?

2. In Act II Scene 1, Peter points out to Aslaksen that the community will be what if the water system is dismantled and rebuilt?

3. What does Hovstad call Tom during his speech in Act II Scene 2?

4. Who suggests that Tom be considered an enemy of the people in Act II Scene 2?

5. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's wife?

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