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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) 10 years old.
(b) 16 years old.
(c) 14 years old.
(d) 12 years old.

2. Who has had an affair with Ekdal's son's new wife?
(a) Ekdal.
(b) Gary.
(c) Gaywin.
(d) Werle.

3. Hjalmar says he is happy in spite of what?
(a) His being busy.
(b) His supporting his father.
(c) His being sick.
(d) His being poor.

4. Why does Werle plan to marry his housekeeper?
(a) He loves her.
(b) His eyesight is failing.
(c) She is a good friend.
(d) She has a hidden fortune.

5. According to the servants, why has Ekdal gone to jail.?
(a) Bad business deal.
(b) Lechery.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Hjalmar say he knows the most at the party?

2. What does Werle's son say he has discovered as he leaves his father's house at the beginning of the book?

3. What is the name of Gina's daughter?

4. How many people dine with Werle at the beginning of the book?

5. Who gives Hjalmar's son a wounded animal to nurse back to health?

(see the answer key)

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