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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Peter leaves in Act I Scene 2, Catherine reminds Tom that Peter has what?
(a) Incredible wealth.
(b) Courage.
(c) All the power.
(d) The Mayor's office.

2. What refers to someone radically new or innovative who stands for revolt?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Revolutionist.
(c) Terrorist.
(d) Hippie.

3. In Act I Scene 2, Peter wants Tom to agree to do what to the Council rather than provide them with the damaging report?
(a) Treat the incoming water.
(b) Tell them everything is fine.
(c) Make recommendations for improvements.
(d) Not show up for his meeting.

4. When was Galileo born?
(a) 1564.
(b) 1602.
(c) 1498.
(d) 1634.

5. In what year did Arthur Miller's adaptation of "An Enemy of the People" premiere?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1940.

Short Answer Questions

1. The teacher of Tom's children thought it best that they stay home for how long in Act III?

2. What word means the process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics?

3. What refers to a government by the people or their elected representatives?

4. What word refers to a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust?

5. In Act III, Catherine's father suggests that perhaps the people who seemed to become sick from the water were what?

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