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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hjalmar is worrying about what medical condition with his daughter?
(a) Her failing eyesight.
(b) Her tendency to faint.
(c) Her thin blood.
(d) Her lack of growth.

2. How many servants do the Werles have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

3. To what does Werle compare the Ekdal family after his son gets angry with him?
(a) A rabid squirrel.
(b) A shot duck.
(c) A decoy swan.
(d) A lame deer.

4. What is Gina doing at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Editing photos.
(c) Writing.
(d) Reading.

5. About what does Werle's son get mad at his father after Ekdal leaves?
(a) Inviting a fighting family to dinner.
(b) Letting the Ekdal family sink so low.
(c) Not taking his blame for the business.
(d) Not stopping the bad behavior of Ekdal's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening in the house at the beginning of the play?

2. According to the servants, why has Ekdal gone to jail.?

3. What does Gina know Ekdal is doing behind his closed door?

4. What instrument does Hjalmar play?

5. For what is Gina's daughter excited when her father gets home?

(see the answer key)

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