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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Hjalmar place a gun after returning from the attic?
(a) In the corner.
(b) On a shelf.
(c) In a closet.
(d) Over the fireplace.

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

5. 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 reason for returning.
(c) His purpose in life.
(d) His father's true nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hjalmar sitting at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What kind of business does Ekdal's son run?

3. What does Hjalmar do repeatedly after his father goes to work somewhere else?

4. What is the name of Ekdal's son's wife?

5. For what has Hjalmar invited his tenants to his house?

(see the answer key)

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