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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ejlif?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

2. Tom Stockmann theorizes that the unsafe water that pours into Kirsten Springs originates where?
(a) Atomic Alley.
(b) Windmill Valley.
(c) Coal Point.
(d) Millville.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peter arrives in Act I Scene 2, he expresses disappointment that Tom did what behind his back?

2. In Act I Scene 2, Peter wants Tom to agree to do what to the Council rather than provide them with the damaging report?

3. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's maid?

4. 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?

5. Who starred in Miller's premier of "An Enemy of the People"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mr. Aslaksen and why does he come by in Act I Scene 2?

2. How long had Tom suspected problems with the water? How did he come to his actions in Act I Scene 1?

3. What conversation do Tom and Hovstad share over the society in Act I Scene 2?

4. What thematic question is posed regarding Tom and Peter in Act I Scene 1?

5. What does Tom tell Hovstad to do regarding the report in Act I Scene 1? What is the immediate reaction to the news?

6. What is Peter's initial response to the report in Act I Scene 2?

7. What does Peter say of his reputation in Act I Scene 2?

8. According to Tom in Act I Scene 1, what must be done to correct the problem with the water? What does he do with the report?

9. In Act I Scene 2, what does Tom awaken to? What does he suspect of Peter?

10. What announcement does Tom make after reading his letter in Act I Scene 1?

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