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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What refers to a form of government in which god or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler?
2. Which character claims to be a radical liberal?
3. Tom informs the crowd in Act II Scene 2 that the gathering was advertised as what instead of a meeting?
4. What word refers to a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles that one does not really possess?
5. When Tom enters in Act II Scene 1, he tells Hovstad to do what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Petra bring to the office in Act II Scene 1? What does she remark about it?
2. Who is allowed to talk first in the meeting? What does he state?
3. What suggestion about Tom does Billing make in Act II Scene 1?
4. What does Tom do with Peter's hat and coat in the end of Act II Scene 1?
5. What does Billing say of Aslaksen in Act II Scene 1? What is Hovstad's reply?
6. What argument do Hovstad and Peter have in Act II Scene 1?
7. What does Peter inform Aslaksen and the others in the office about taxation in Act II Scene 1? What is the response?
8. What does Tom threaten when the crowd attempts to silence him in Act II Scene 2?
9. How does Hovstad respond to Petra's questioning in Act II Scene 1? What does Petra do?
10. How does Peter filibuster Tom's speech in Act II Scene 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
If you were an attorney arguing to close the town spa, you would need evidence that the spa water is indeed contaminated. How would you obtain this evidence?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the scene between Peter and Tom in Act I Scene 2, identifying the actions and objectives of each character. What does Peter want Tom to do? How does he go about getting his objective met?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character of Mr. Kill in the narrative. How is Mr. Kill related to Tom? What is his position within the community?
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