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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Hjalmar's daughter at the beginning of the book?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 16 years old.
(c) 14 years old.
(d) 12 years old.

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

3. When Gina hears about the tenants' having been invited to her house, about what does she worry?
(a) That they will wake up Hedwig.
(b) That she will not be ready.
(c) That they will make a mess.
(d) That there will not be enough food.

4. What does Hjalmar tell his wife he cannot do any more?
(a) Work.
(b) Live.
(c) Worry.
(d) Support.

5. Who interrupts the near fight between Gregers and Relling?
(a) Werle.
(b) Hjalmar.
(c) Hedwig.
(d) Ekdal.

6. What kind of business does Ekdal's son run?
(a) Photography.
(b) Tailoring.
(c) Industrial.
(d) Acting.

7. What does Hjalmar say Old Ekdal almost does after the bad bank deal?
(a) Shoot himself.
(b) Move to another country.
(c) Live on the streets.
(d) Change his name.

8. Where does Werle's son meet Ekdal's son?
(a) A sports meet.
(b) The Army.
(c) At a church service.
(d) School.

9. What does Relling call Old Ekdal?
(a) The Prodigal.
(b) The Hunter.
(c) The Survivor.
(d) The Elder.

10. How does Gregers think Hjalmar will feel about hearing the truth?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Insiduous.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

11. Who has had an affair with Ekdal's son's new wife?
(a) Werle.
(b) Ekdal.
(c) Gaywin.
(d) Gary.

12. Why does Gregers think Werle is so greedy?
(a) He has never been content.
(b) He is dissappointed in his son.
(c) He has a guilty conscience.
(d) He is dissappointed in his wife.

13. What is the name of the Werle's housekeeper?
(a) Ms. Surdy.
(b) Ms. Sardy.
(c) Mrs. Sorby.
(d) Mrs. Sirby.

14. About what do Gina and Hjalmar argue when Hjalmar comes home?
(a) That he has brought nothing home from the party.
(b) That he has returned home so late.
(c) How she is running the business.
(d) That she is not in bed yet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hjalmar feel when Gregers comes to his house?

2. What does Gina know Ekdal is doing behind his closed door?

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

4. Where does Act 2 take place?

5. What is Gina doing at the beginning of Act 2?

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