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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. What did Peter say in his note to Tom in the beginning of Act I Scene 2?
(a) He commissioned his own report.
(b) Disregard the findings.
(c) He'd drop by later.
(d) Don't publish the report.

2. Who is Tom Stockmann's father-in-law?
(a) Captain Horster.
(b) Hovstad.
(c) Morten Kill.
(d) Billing.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the newly constructed medicinal bath center just on the outskirts of the town?

2. Who separates Peter and Tom when they almost come to blows in Act I Scene 2?

3. Who is the editor of the The People's Daily Messenger?

4. In Act I Scene 2, when Tom vows to stand up for his findings, Peter warns him that he will see to it that what?

5. In Act I Scene 2, Hovstad says he sees this situation as his opportunity to keep his word in doing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What guests come in as Catherine's father is leaving in Act I Scene 1? What discussion do they have?

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

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

4. What does Peter suggest Tom do instead of releasing the report in Act I Scene 2? What is Tom's reaction?

5. What does Hovstad note about Aslaksen in Act I Scene 2? What does Hovstad intend to do when he departs?

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

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

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

9. Who stops by Tom's residence first in Act I Scene 2? Why?

10. What does Hovstad see the situation as in Act I Scene 2? What is his principle personal battle?

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