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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Werle describe his wife at the end of her life?
(a) Beautiful and pale.
(b) Sickly and hysterical.
(c) Frail and insane.
(d) Weak and lonely.

2. What does Hjalmar say is justice for the wrongs Werle has committed?
(a) His son hates him.
(b) His business is failing.
(c) His wife is a fool.
(d) His going blind.

3. What is happening in the house at the beginning of the play?
(a) A ball.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A doctor's visit.
(d) A fight.

4. Hjalmar was raised by whom?
(a) His grandparents.
(b) An orphanage
(c) Two aunts.
(d) His mother and sister.

5. Gina asks Hedwig for help with what at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Calming Old Ekdal.
(b) Cleaning the house.
(c) Nursing the duck.
(d) Getting lunch ready.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hjalmar order Gina to do when Mrs. Sorby leaves?

2. Gregers compares Hjalmar to what when he sees how upset he is about Gina's affair?

3. What does Hjalmar say he wants to do to the wild duck at the beginning of Act 4?

4. What word does Hjalmar use to describe Werle's marriage?

5. Where does Ekdal tell Hjalmar to go to work?

(see the answer key)

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