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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. Why does Hjalmar say he has sent the message to Werle?
(a) He needs to break free.
(b) He wants to make things right.
(c) He wants to feel proud.
(d) He is living up to the Ideal.

2. What kind of ailment does Werle have?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) He has severe arthritis.
(c) He is going blind.
(d) He has a venereal disease.

3. Why does Werle say her new relationship will be so smooth and easy?
(a) She confessed all her old relationships.
(b) They are not basing it off of money.
(c) They went through a horrible trial together.
(d) She got to know him first.

4. With whom has Mrs. Sorby had a relationship?
(a) Molvik.
(b) Relling.
(c) Werle.
(d) Old Ekdal.

5. Which of the following is NOT an animal kept in the house by Old Ekdal?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Kittens.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Hjalmar's daughter at the beginning of the book?

2. What has Werle set up so that Old Ekdal will no longer have to work?

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

4. Relling says Molvik is demonic about what?

5. Hjalmar warns the person he has asked to finish his work to be careful of what?

(see the answer key)

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