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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what is Old Ekdal happy when he comes on stage at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) The amount of work he has.
(b) To see his granddaughter.
(c) Having a full stomach.
(d) Seeing his son earlier.

2. Where does Act 2 take place?
(a) Gina's room.
(b) A school house.
(c) Hjalmar's photography studio.
(d) Werle's house.

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

4. Why has Werle asked his son to come home at the beginning of the book?
(a) To repair the fight.
(b) To be a business partner.
(c) To settle down.
(d) To care for him.

5. Where does Werle's son meet Ekdal's son?
(a) A sports meet.
(b) School.
(c) The Army.
(d) At a church service.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Werle's housekeeper?

3. Hjalmar says he is happy in spite of what?

4. Which of the following is NOT an animal kept in the house by Old Ekdal?

5. How does Hjalmar feel when Gregers comes to his house?

(see the answer key)

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