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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom claims that Peter's views are closed and narrow due to his lack of what?
(a) Perspective.
(b) Exposure to the world.
(c) Religion.
(d) Politics.

2. Who is the editor of the The People's Daily Messenger?
(a) Mr. Kill.
(b) Mr. Hovstad.
(c) Mr. Billing.
(d) Mr. Aslaksen.

3. What is the profession of Tom Stockmann's eldest child?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Ship Captain.
(d) Lawyer.

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

5. What beverages are Tom, Catherine, Hovstad, and Captain Horster drinking when Tom's eldest child enters in Act I Scene 1?
(a) Wine.
(b) Beer.
(c) Hot toddies.
(d) Martinis.

6. Where did Arthur Miller's adaptation of "An Enemy of the People" first open?
(a) Ambassador Theatre.
(b) Imperial Theatre.
(c) Elizabethan Theater.
(d) Broadhurst Theater.

7. What character in the play shares the most characteristics with Tom Stockmann?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Peter.
(c) Petra.
(d) Ejlif.

8. 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) Environmental Protection.
(b) Water Resource.
(c) City Engineering.
(d) Health.

9. Hovstad leaves in Act I Scene 2 planning to do what until the report is printed in the paper?
(a) Shout on a street corner.
(b) Write an editorial.
(c) Go to the city council.
(d) Test the water himself.

10. Tom insists that Hovstad wait to print the report in the paper until what in Act I Scene 2?
(a) The next day.
(b) He talks to Peter.
(c) He informs the city council.
(d) A second sample is tested.

11. 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) Make recommendations for improvements.
(b) Tell them everything is fine.
(c) Not show up for his meeting.
(d) Treat the incoming water.

12. In Act I Scene 2, Tom accuses Peter of being unable to admit that he approved the construction of the Springs where?
(a) On an unstable hillside.
(b) On private land.
(c) In a bad location.
(d) In a poor town.

13. Who is convinced that Tom is trying to pull a fast one on his brother and assumes the entire story is a joke in Act I Scene 2?
(a) Mr. Kill.
(b) Mr. Hovstad.
(c) Mr. Aslaksen.
(d) Peter Stockmann.

14. In Act I Scene 2, Tom explains that there is no what but simply a scientific report?
(a) Published findings.
(b) Campaign.
(c) Conclusive evidence.
(d) Reason to panic.

15. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's wife?
(a) Petra.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Paula.
(d) Katerina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter say would plummet if the report were to be released in Act I Scene 2?

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

3. Who represents small businessmen as well as the Temperance Society?

4. Who does Hovstad accuse of being cowardly and in fear of standing up to authority in Act I Scene 2?

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

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