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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an animal kept in the house by Old Ekdal?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Birds.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Rabbits.

2. What does Werle's son say he has discovered as he leaves his father's house at the beginning of the book?
(a) His duty to his mother.
(b) His father's true nature.
(c) His purpose in life.
(d) His reason for returning.

3. How does Hjalmar feel when Gregers comes to his house?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Happy.

4. According to Werle's son, how did Werle treat his wife when she was alive?
(a) He tormented her.
(b) He degraded her.
(c) He abused her.
(d) He sheltered her.

5. What room are the servants tidying at the beginning of the play?
(a) Dining room.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Living room.
(d) Bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gregers decide to stay when he comes back to town?

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

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

4. How old is Hjalmar's daughter at the beginning of the book?

5. Who has had an affair with Ekdal's son's new wife?

(see the answer key)

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