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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Hjalmar's daughter at the beginning of the book?
(a) 14 years old.
(b) 10 years old.
(c) 12 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

2. What is the name of Gina's daughter?
(a) Heather.
(b) Hedwig.
(c) Heidi.
(d) Helen.

3. What does Gina add to her grocery list at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Milk.
(b) Bread.
(c) Butter.
(d) Eggs.

4. What does Hjalmar say he has a sacred duty to do?
(a) Make his wife's life easier.
(b) Help his daughter.
(c) Take care of his father.
(d) Take his family to church.

5. How does Werle describe his wife at the end of her life?
(a) Weak and lonely.
(b) Beautiful and pale.
(c) Frail and insane.
(d) Sickly and hysterical.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Gina and Hjalmar been married when the book begins?

2. About what does Werle's son get mad at his father after Ekdal leaves?

3. Why has Werle asked his son to come home at the beginning of the book?

4. What is the name of Mr. Werle's son?

5. What is Gina doing at the beginning of Act 2?

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