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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. For which of the following is Hjalmar NOT adored in college?
(a) His face.
(b) His originality.
(c) His voice.
(d) His cleverness.

2. Whom does Hjalmar ask to finish his work while he joins his father?
(a) Werle.
(b) Hedwig.
(c) Gregers.
(d) Gina.

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

4. How does Gregers describe the atmosphere in Hjalmar's house?
(a) Loving.
(b) Content.
(c) Tense
(d) Poisonous.

5. What does Hjalmar tell Mrs. Sorby to tell Werle?
(a) He will seek out vengeance on him.
(b) He wants him to die.
(c) He knows the truth and forgives him.
(d) He will repay all the money he has been given.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Hjalmar look for approval after Mrs. Sorby leaves?

2. Why has Werle asked his son to come home at the beginning of the book?

3. With whom has Mrs. Sorby had a relationship?

4. Why does Relling say Hjalmar has not come home the night before the beginning of Act 5?

5. What does Relling call Gregers when he is telling Hjalmar about the affair?

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