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

2. How long have Gina and Hjalmar been married when the book begins?
(a) 11 years.
(b) 13 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 17 years.

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

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

5. What does Ekdal's son say when Ekdal leaves for home?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That he should have left sooner.
(c) That he is drunk.
(d) That he should stay.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hjalmar's daughter bring for Gregers while he is visiting?

4. What is Gina's daughter doing at the beginning of Act 2?

5. How does Werle describe his wife at the end of her life?

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