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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act 2 take place?
(a) Werle's house.
(b) Hjalmar's photography studio.
(c) Gina's room.
(d) A school house.

2. Why is Mrs. Sorby moving from her home?
(a) Her mother is sick.
(b) She is getting married.
(c) She has been fired.
(d) She quit her job.

3. Why has Werle asked his son to come home at the beginning of the book?
(a) To be a business partner.
(b) To settle down.
(c) To care for him.
(d) To repair the fight.

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

5. What does Hjalmar order Hedwig to do when he comes home at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Bathe herself.
(d) Practice her reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hedwig say the wounded duck is the most important thing in the back room?

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

3. How long have Gina and Hjalmar been married when the book begins?

4. Why does Hjalmar not follow his father when he asks him to come to work?

5. How does Werle describe his wife at the end of her life?

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