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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. In Act II Scene 1, Peter supplies the most "practical" solution, which is what?
(a) To ignore the report.
(b) Tax the townspeople.
(c) Accuse Tom of lying.
(d) The water is corrected gradually.

2. What is the setting of Act II Scene 1?
(a) The editorial office of the People's Daily Messenger.
(b) Captain Horster's house.
(c) Tom Stockmann's residence.
(d) Peter Stockman's residence.

3. What is Tom surprised to see leaning against the table in the office in Act II Scene 1?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) His brother's cane.
(c) A sword.
(d) Boards.

4. In the beginning of Act II Scene 1, Hovstad tells Billing to lower his voice because who is in earshot?
(a) Tom Stockmann.
(b) Aslaksen.
(c) Peter Stockmann.
(d) Petra Stockmann.

5. 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?
(a) Cure the sick and dying.
(b) Stockpile water.
(c) Relax.
(d) Increase revenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine asks Billing in Act II Scene 2 why he printed whose editorial instead of the report?

2. Who is allowed to speak first at the gathering in Act II Scene 2?

3. In Act II Scene 1 it is pointed out that Billing has applied for a job as what?

4. In Act II Scene 2, Tom explains to the crowd that the dream he had for the Springs was NOT to do what?

5. In Act II Scene 2, Tom tells the crowd that if he's not allowed to say his piece, he will go where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Petra bring to the office in Act II Scene 1? What does she remark about it?

2. What conversation does Petra have with Peter in Act II Scene 2?

3. Who does Tom congratulate in the beginning of his speech in Act II Scene 2? What is the response?

4. After Tom leaves in Act II Scene 1, What do Hovstad and Aslaksen discuss about him?

5. How does Tom describe to the crowd his objectives in bringing the springs to town in Act II Scene 2?

6. How does Hovstad respond to Petra's questioning in Act II Scene 1? What does Petra do?

7. What argument do Hovstad and Peter have in Act II Scene 1?

8. What conversation does Catherine have with Horster and Billing in the beginning of Act II Scene 2?

9. What suggestion about Tom does Billing make in Act II Scene 1?

10. Who suggests Tom be declared an enemy of the people? What is the crowd's reaction?

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