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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. Werle's son?
(a) Gawin.
(b) Gary.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Gregers.

2. Gina asks Hedwig for help with what at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Nursing the duck.
(b) Getting lunch ready.
(c) Calming Old Ekdal.
(d) Cleaning the house.

3. What is Gina doing at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Writing.
(b) Editing photos.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Reading.

4. Who makes the plan that imprisons Old Ekdal?
(a) Werle.
(b) Hjalmar.
(c) Mrs. Sorby.
(d) Gregers.

5. What does Hjalmar's daughter bring for Gregers while he is visiting?
(a) Water.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Beer.
(d) Wine.

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

7. Hjalmar warns the person he has asked to finish his work to be careful of what?
(a) The light source.
(b) The hands.
(c) The tree branches.
(d) The eyes.

8. What does Gina add to her grocery list at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Bread.
(c) Milk.
(d) Butter.

9. Relling say Gregers is sick with what?
(a) Vindication.
(b) Guilty Conscience.
(c) Integrity Fever.
(d) Truth Envy.

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

11. How does Gina feel when Gregers comes to her house?
(a) Happy.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Relieved.

12. For what is Gina's daughter excited when her father gets home?
(a) A kiss before she goes to bed.
(b) Something nice from the party.
(c) A new photograph.
(d) A new book.

13. Why does Werle plan to marry his housekeeper?
(a) His eyesight is failing.
(b) He loves her.
(c) She has a hidden fortune.
(d) She is a good friend.

14. According to the servants, why has Ekdal gone to jail.?
(a) Lechery.
(b) Bad business deal.
(c) Murder.
(d) Embezzlement.

15. About what does Hjalmar caution Hedwig regarging the gun when he returns from the attic?
(a) It is a machine.
(b) It is loaded.
(c) It is very old.
(d) It is unpredicatble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregers call the back room while talking about the wild duck?

2. Where does Gregers decide to stay when he comes back to town?

3. What does Gregers want to tell Hjalmar about his marriage?

4. How many servants do the Werles have?

5. Why does Gregers think Werle is so greedy?

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