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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom claims in Act II Scene 2 that he stands against the conventional wisdom that the majority is what?
(a) Strongest.
(b) The weakest.
(c) Always right.
(d) Intellectual.

2. In Act II Scene 1, Aslaksen refuses to print the report as a what?
(a) Special edition.
(b) Trilogy.
(c) Scientific conclusion.
(d) Pamphlet.

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

4. In Act II Scene 1, Hovstad corrects Peter's characterization of the contamination as what?
(a) A nightmare.
(b) A dream.
(c) A tall tale.
(d) A hallucination.

5. Who suggests that Tom act with moderation in Act II Scene 1 when Tom tells Hovstad that Peter has declared war?
(a) Aslaksen.
(b) Billing.
(c) Peter Stockmann.
(d) Catherine Stockmann.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tom Stockmann's father-in-law?

2. In Act III, a petition is being circulated to each family to vow not to call on Tom for what?

3. In his speech in Act II Scene 2, Tom congratulates Hovstad for his what?

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

5. In Act II Scene 1, Peter supplies the most "practical" solution, which is what?

(see the answer key)

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