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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hjalmar say Old Ekdal almost does after the bad bank deal?
(a) Move to another country.
(b) Shoot himself.
(c) Change his name.
(d) Live on the streets.

2. What is one of Old Ekdal's favorite hobbies when he is younger?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Archery.
(d) Farming.

3. Hjalmar warns the person he has asked to finish his work to be careful of what?
(a) The light source.
(b) The hands.
(c) The tree branches.
(d) The eyes.

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

5. How many people dine with Werle at the beginning of the book?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregers want to tell Hjalmar about his marriage?

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

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

4. About what does Hjalmar say he knows the most at the party?

5. With whom does Gregers speak when he comes in the house at the beginning of Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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