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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have Gina and Hjalmar been married when the book begins?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 13 years.
(d) 11 years.

2. Hjalmar says he is happy in spite of what?
(a) His supporting his father.
(b) His being poor.
(c) His being sick.
(d) His being busy.

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

4. Where does Hedwig say she likes to spend most of her time at home?
(a) The photography office.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) The back room.

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

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

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

8. Why does Hedwig say the wounded duck is the most important thing in the back room?
(a) It is wounded.
(b) It is in need.
(c) It is wild.
(d) It is alone.

9. What is heard from the attic while Gina is preparing lunch?
(a) A dull thud.
(b) Breaking glass.
(c) A shot.
(d) Loud cursing.

10. Who chides Ekdal's son for what he says when his father leaves for home?
(a) Gregers.
(b) Werle.
(c) Gabby.
(d) Gary.

11. What does Gina know Ekdal is doing behind his closed door?
(a) Crying.
(b) Working.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Drinking.

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

13. What is Molvik's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Artist.
(c) Poet.
(d) Grocer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ekdal tell Hjalmar to go to work?

2. About what does Werle's son get mad at his father after Ekdal leaves?

3. What does Werle's son say he has discovered as he leaves his father's house at the beginning of the book?

4. What is one of Old Ekdal's favorite hobbies when he is younger?

5. What is the name of Mr. Werle's son?

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