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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Relling say Hjalmar has never had in his life?
(a) Something he loved.
(b) A sacrifice.
(c) An original thought.
(d) A true trial.

2. What lie does Molvik tell himself?
(a) He is demonic.
(b) He will be famous.
(c) He is moments away from success.
(d) He is a gifted artist.

3. What does Mrs. Sorby tell Gina she will do no matter what?
(a) Remember the past.
(b) Stand by her man.
(c) Support her husband.
(d) Tell the truth.

4. Why does Mrs. Sorby come to Gina's house?
(a) To say goodbye.
(b) To check on Hedwig.
(c) To bring some work for Ekdal.
(d) To ask forgiveness.

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

6. What does Hjalmar say he would not have done had he known about Gina's affair?
(a) Have a child with her.
(b) Be kind to Werle.
(c) Remain friends with Gregers.
(d) Marry her.

7. What does Hedwig say it is odd for her father to do at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Not say goodbye.
(b) Be gone so long.
(c) Not call.
(d) Miss dinner.

8. What does Relling call Gregers when he is telling Hjalmar about the affair?
(a) His father's son.
(b) A misguided counselor.
(c) A traitor.
(d) Mr. Werle Junior.

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

10. To whom does Hjalmar look for approval after Mrs. Sorby leaves?
(a) Gregers.
(b) Gina.
(c) Old Ekdal.
(d) Relling.

11. What does Gina do when Mrs. Sorby leaves?
(a) Begins to cry.
(b) Gives her a gift.
(c) Embraces her.
(d) Walks with her.

12. What does Hjalmar say he needs in order to finish his invention?
(a) Money.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Time.
(d) Privacy.

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

14. For which of the following is Hjalmar NOT adored in college?
(a) His cleverness.
(b) His originality.
(c) His face.
(d) His voice.

15. How does Hedwig get injured?
(a) The kick back from the rifle hurts her.
(b) The duck attacks her.
(c) The shot to the duck ricochets.
(d) She shoots herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gregers say Hjalmar has not come home the night before the beginning of Act 5?

2. Hjalmar was raised by whom?

3. How do the people who raised Hjalmar feel about him?

4. Where is Mrs. Sorby moving?

5. Hjalmar shouts at whom when Hedwig is pronounced dead?

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