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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act III, Tom accuses Peter of being concerned that Tom will do what?
(a) Destroy the springs.
(b) Publicize the news to other parts of the country.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Kill somebody.

2. What compromise does Tom reach when reading the report at the gathering in Act II Scene 2?
(a) To talk for only ten minutes.
(b) To talk softly.
(c) To not refer to the Institute by name.
(d) To not offend anyone.

3. Who arrives to inform Tom that he lost his position at the Institute in Act III?
(a) Mr. Aslaksen.
(b) Captain Horster.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Peter.

4. Catherine stuns Tom and Petra in Act I Scene 2 when she says, "What good is truth, without" what?
(a) Discretion.
(b) Lies.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Power.

5. Who suggests that Tom be considered an enemy of the people in Act II Scene 2?
(a) Mr. Billing.
(b) Mr. Aslaksen.
(c) Captain Horster.
(d) Mr. Hovstad.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tom in Act I Scene 1, the report confirms that the water contains what?

2. Who is sweeping up glass in the beginning of Act III?

3. In Act III, Tom declares he will establish a new school where he and who will teach children to be free and independent people?

4. What beverages are Tom, Catherine, Hovstad, and Captain Horster drinking when Tom's eldest child enters in Act I Scene 1?

5. Tom claims in Act I Scene 1 that without something to fight for, you are what?

(see the answer key)

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