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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Tom leaves in Act II Scene 1, Hovstad comments to Aslaksen that Tom might prove to be what?
(a) Insane.
(b) The messiah.
(c) A wolf in sheeps clothing.
(d) Valuable to them.

3. In his speech in Act II Scene 2, Tom congratulates Hovstad for his what?
(a) Truthfulness.
(b) Radicalism.
(c) Haircut.
(d) Opinion.

4. What refers to a form of government in which god or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler?
(a) Theocracy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Monarchy.

5. What word refers to a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles that one does not really possess?
(a) Actor.
(b) Hypocrisy.
(c) Imposter.
(d) Heretic.

6. In Act II Scene 2, Peter warns who that he could have them arrested for posting a large sign on the town hall?
(a) Captain Horster.
(b) Petra.
(c) Tom.
(d) Catherine.

7. In the beginning of Act II Scene 1, Hovstad comments that even who will be rebelling if the Mayor rejects the report that calls for reconstruction of the water supply system?
(a) Captain Horster.
(b) Morten Kill.
(c) Catherine Stockmann.
(d) Aslaksen.

8. In Act II Scene 2, Tom tells the crowd that if he's not allowed to say his piece, he will go where?
(a) To the United States.
(b) To the University.
(c) To the queen.
(d) To newspapers outside the city.

9. What does Catherine wonder about the people outside in the beginning of Act II Scene 2?
(a) What they want.
(b) If they are violent.
(c) Why they don't come in.
(d) Who they are.

10. Peter claims in Act II Scene 2 that he only wants the town to understand that his brother's motive is to ridicule and destroy what?
(a) The springs.
(b) People's lives.
(c) Authority.
(d) The town.

11. In Act II Scene 1 it is pointed out that Billing has applied for a job as what?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Councilman.
(c) Tax collector.
(d) Secretary of the Magistrate.

12. When he enters in Act II Scene 1, Peter demands to see the report, promising to help with what?
(a) The spelling.
(b) The labor.
(c) The distribution.
(d) The editing.

13. Hovstad is suddenly torn in Act II Scene 1 and entertains the idea that perhaps Tom is what?
(a) An egomaniac.
(b) A traitor.
(c) Insane.
(d) A liar.

14. Tom discusses in Act II Scene 2 the fact that Galileo was brought to his knees for teaching what?
(a) The earth revolves around the sun.
(b) Lightning is made of electricity.
(c) The earth is flat.
(d) Apple's fall from trees.

15. Tom leaves the office after speaking with Hovstad in Act II Scene 1 because who is waiting for him?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Peter.
(c) A patient.
(d) Petra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Only the town drunk and who vote against declaring Tom an enemy of the people in Act II Scene 2?

2. Who in Act II Scene 1 wants the article limited to the current matter and is not in favor of going after the entire city administration?

3. In Act II Scene 2, Tom explains to the crowd that the dream he had for the Springs was to provide a way to do what?

4. Against the objection of some, Aslaksen is named what in Act II Scene 2?

5. When Tom returns in Act II Scene 1, he emphasizes again to Aslaksen that he does not want to be treated like what?

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