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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. What does Hjalmar do repeatedly after his father goes to work somewhere else?
(a) Throws logs onto the fire.
(b) Gets up to join his father.
(c) Stares off into the distance.
(d) Swears.

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

3. Why does Mrs. Sorby come to Gina's house?
(a) To say goodbye.
(b) To check on Hedwig.
(c) To bring some work for Ekdal.
(d) To ask forgiveness.

4. Who sets up Ekdal's son in his business?
(a) Gina.
(b) Ekdal.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Werle.

5. Why does Gregers say Hjalmar has not come home the night before the beginning of Act 5?
(a) He has been out drinking.
(b) He has had a spiritual upheaval.
(c) He has been searching his soul.
(d) He is afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Old Ekdal happy when he comes on stage at the beginning of Act 2?

2. What is the name of Old Ekdal's son?

3. According to Werle's son, how did Werle treat his wife when she was alive?

4. What does Gregers promise not to do while speaking with someone at the beginning of Act 3?

5. Hjalmar says he is happy in spite of what?

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