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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have Gina and Hjalmar been married when the book begins?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 13 years.
(d) 11 years.

2. What instrument does Hjalmar play?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Fiddle.
(c) Flute.
(d) Trumpet.

3. What does Hjalmar do repeatedly after his father goes to work somewhere else?
(a) Throws logs onto the fire.
(b) Gets up to join his father.
(c) Stares off into the distance.
(d) Swears.

4. What is Hjalmar doing at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Eating.
(b) Going over his finances.
(c) Writing.
(d) Retouching some photos.

5. Why does Hedwig say the wounded duck is the most important thing in the back room?
(a) It is in need.
(b) It is wounded.
(c) It is wild.
(d) It is alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks that Hedwig not go to school?

2. What is the housekeeper playing when Werle's son is leaving his father's house?

3. About what do Gina and Hjalmar argue when Hjalmar comes home?

4. Who reminds Hjalmar to get back to work when he becomes distracted in Act 3?

5. At the beginning of Act 3, Gina complains about what to Hjalmar?

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