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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act I Scene 1, Tom announces that the baths which were so costly to develop are a what?
(a) Pest hole.
(b) Cess pool.
(c) Hazard.
(d) Death sentence.

2. Tom responds to Catherine's doubts in Act I Scene I saying that he has all of the what?
(a) Authority.
(b) Truth.
(c) Power.
(d) Money.

3. Who separates Peter and Tom when they almost come to blows in Act I Scene 2?
(a) Petra and Morten.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Captain Horster.
(d) Catherine and Petra.

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

5. Who does Mr. Billing urge to stay for dinner in the beginning of Act I Scene 1?
(a) Mr. Aslaksen.
(b) Mr. Kill.
(c) Captain Horster.
(d) Mr. Hovstad.

6. How many pages is the report?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

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

8. What is the name of the newly constructed medicinal bath center just on the outskirts of the town?
(a) Kirsten Springs.
(b) Killroy Springs.
(c) Karney Springs.
(d) Karma Springs.

9. What is causing the waste in the water, according to the report?
(a) A paper mill.
(b) Oil drilling.
(c) A powerplant.
(d) The tannery.

10. Hovstad connects everything that's wrong with the town on what?
(a) The church.
(b) The schools.
(c) The bureaucrats.
(d) The wealthy.

11. What word refers to a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust?
(a) Scavenger.
(b) Devil.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Martyr.

12. Peter Stockmann is described as nearing what age?
(a) 50.
(b) 65.
(c) 60.
(d) 70.

13. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad claims to have been what his entire life?
(a) Republican.
(b) Democratic.
(c) A bird watcher.
(d) An underdog.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Peter say an overhaul of the water system would take in Act I Scene 2?

2. Peter claims in Act I, Scene 1 that while Tom has lots of good ideas, it takes a person like himself to do what?

3. Where did Tom go to help the poor and afflicted when he was younger?

4. In Act I Scene 1, Petra remembers that Tom warned the town not to build the Springs downstream from what?

5. Where is Tom employed as an adviser?

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