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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peter claims in Act I, Scene 1 that while Tom has lots of good ideas, it takes a person like himself to do what?
(a) Critique them.
(b) Filter out the bad ideas.
(c) Put them into action.
(d) Fine tune them.

2. Who starred in Miller's premier of "An Enemy of the People"?
(a) Victor Mature.
(b) Cary Grant.
(c) Fredric March.
(d) John Barrymore.

3. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's maid?
(a) Martha.
(b) Randine.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sophie.

4. When Peter arrives in Act I Scene 2, he expresses disappointment that Tom did what behind his back?
(a) Conducted the investigation.
(b) Spoken with Sarah.
(c) Paid for Hovstad's bail.
(d) Spent the inheritance.

5. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad says he sees this situation as his opportunity to keep his word in doing what?
(a) Protecting the people.
(b) Reporting good news.
(c) Fighting the bureaucrats.
(d) Proving his worth.

6. 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. Hovstad.
(b) Peter Stockmann.
(c) Mr. Aslaksen.
(d) Mr. Kill.

7. Catherine is concerned that what will suffer if Tom has a public fight with Peter in Act I Scene 2?
(a) The town.
(b) The family.
(c) The Institute.
(d) The environment.

8. Tom claims in Act I Scene 1 that without something to fight for, you are what?
(a) Bored.
(b) Dead.
(c) Passive.
(d) Lazy.

9. Where is Tom employed as an adviser?
(a) Kirsten Springs Institute.
(b) The City Engineering Department.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The Mayor's office.

10. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's eldest child?
(a) Sally.
(b) Paula.
(c) Martha.
(d) Petra.

11. In Act I Scene 2, Peter tells Tom that he is concerned about his what?
(a) Mother-in-law.
(b) Wife.
(c) Reputation.
(d) Sister.

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

13. What occupant of the town is the commander of a ship which travels all over the world?
(a) Captain Holiday.
(b) Captain Hamblin.
(c) Captain Horster.
(d) Captain Haley.

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

15. How long does Peter say an overhaul of the water system would take in Act I Scene 2?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad refers to the situation as what and plans to portray it as such in the newspaper?

2. Hovstad connects everything that's wrong with the town on what?

3. How old is Ejlif?

4. Tom loves to watch his kids eat since they are the ones who will do what?

5. Hovstad leaves in Act I Scene 2 planning to do what until the report is printed in the paper?

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