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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peer's mother say she will never let happen to him?
(a) Be shamed.
(b) Get killed.
(c) Run away with the bride.
(d) Get married.

2. What does Peer look at that causes him to lose hope as he is traveling during the second scene of the play?
(a) His reflection.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His sword.

3. Why does Aase say she should not be looking for Peer after he kidnaps Ingrid?
(a) He makes her life miserable.
(b) He broke the law.
(c) She could get hurt.
(d) She will be a social outcast.

4. What does Peer's mother think of her son's hunting story?
(a) It is an exaggeration of the truth.
(b) It is a tale of true bravery.
(c) It is very exciting.
(d) It is a lie.

5. Who tells Peer he is not pure enough for the woman he loves?
(a) Solveig's father.
(b) Ingrid.
(c) The Woman in Green.
(d) Aase.

6. In Act 2, Scene 6, what kind of King does Peer encounter?
(a) Dragon.
(b) Warlock.
(c) Elf.
(d) Troll.

7. What does The Woman in Green do when Peer mocks the dancing?
(a) Faints.
(b) Cries.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Fights.

8. What does Peer think he hears after he loses hope while traveling in the second scene?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Humming.
(d) Crying.

9. What is Aase's last name?
(a) Gynte.
(b) Peers.
(c) Gynt.
(d) Peer.

10. In Act 2, Scene 7, who does Peer ask to deliver his gift to Solveig?
(a) Solveig's sister.
(b) Solveig's father.
(c) Aase.
(d) Solveig's mother.

11. What does Peer see in his vision?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Valleys.
(c) Oceans.
(d) Rivers.

12. What will happen if Peer ever leaves the forest?
(a) He will be executed.
(b) He will be thrown in prison.
(c) He will be fined.
(d) He will be forced to marry Ingrid.

13. Who is the second person Peer sees when he wakes up in Act 2, Scene 7?
(a) Solveig.
(b) Aase.
(c) Ingrid.
(d) Solveig's sister.

14. What are the farm girls doing when Peer meets them after leaving Ingrid?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Weaving.
(d) Cooking.

15. In Act 2, Scene 7, what does Solveig say gave Peer his freedom?
(a) Her prayers.
(b) The rain.
(c) The church bells.
(d) His inner goodness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many farm girls does Peer meet after leaving Ingrid?

2. In Act 3, Scene 4, where does Peer say he is going?

3. Who speaks in the first scene of Act 3?

4. What does the King want to do to Peer to change his human nature?

5. What was Peer hunting before the start of this play?

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