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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people who raised Hjalmar feel about him?
(a) They adore him.
(b) They rely upon him.
(c) They are very strict.
(d) They ignore him.

2. How does Hjalmar feel when he hears about what has been supplementing their income?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Proud.

3. Where is Hedwig while Mrs. Sorby is in the house?
(a) In the back room.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In her room.
(d) On a walk.

4. What does Ekdal say he needs in order for hunting to be enjoyable?
(a) A partner.
(b) A chase.
(c) Wild game.
(d) Cold weather.

5. What does Gregers call himself at the end of the play?
(a) The bird dog.
(b) The Ideal.
(c) The wounded duck.
(d) The thirteenth at the table.

6. How does Gina say she and Hjalmar can get through Hedwig's death?
(a) If they go to church.
(b) If they love each other like she would have wanted.
(c) If they repent of their pride.
(d) If they help each other.

7. What does Hjalmar do the first time he sees Hedwig after his night of drinking?
(a) Ignores her.
(b) Pushes her away.
(c) Slaps her.
(d) Turns his back on her.

8. Why is Relling upset that Mrs. Sorby is moving?
(a) He wants to hire her.
(b) He has tried to help her.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He is sorry for her.

9. What does Relling plan to do after he hears Mrs. Sorby is moving?
(a) Go to a play.
(b) Visit Werle.
(c) Go drinking.
(d) Walk the streets.

10. How does Gina say the photography business makes Hjalmar feel?
(a) Creative.
(b) Stumped.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Alone.

11. What is Gina doing when Hjalmar returns after his night of drinking?
(a) Writing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Cleaning.

12. Who or what does Hjalmar say will never be welcome in his house again?
(a) Anything from Werle.
(b) His father.
(c) Reminders of Gregers.
(d) People who had known him before the bank deal.

13. What does Mrs. Sorby give to Hedwig for her birthday?
(a) A book.
(b) A check.
(c) A letter.
(d) A toy.

14. What is Gina doing at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Pacing.

15. How does Gregers say he knows that Hedwig has not killed the duck?
(a) He sees it in her eyes.
(b) He hears it moving around.
(c) He sees the gun has not moved.
(d) Hjalmar has not come home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Relling call Gregers when he is telling Hjalmar about the affair?

2. What does Hjalmar refuse when he comes home at the beginning of Act 4?

3. How does Gregers feel when he sees how angry Hjalmar is?

4. What kind of ailment does Werle have?

5. With whom has Mrs. Sorby had a relationship?

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