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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gregers think Hjalmar will feel about knowing about the affair?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Passive.

2. Where does Ekdal tell Hedwig to shoot a bird in order to guarantee a kill?
(a) The chest.
(b) The wing.
(c) The side.
(d) The head.

3. Hjalmar was raised by whom?
(a) An orphanage
(b) His mother and sister.
(c) Two aunts.
(d) His grandparents.

4. Hjalmar says Gina's affair has ruined what for him?
(a) His trust in her.
(b) His chance at success.
(c) His love for Hedwig.
(d) His happiness in his marriage.

5. From what does Gregers want to rescue Hjalmar?
(a) His deep sorrow.
(b) His desperate circumstances.
(c) His big lie.
(d) His lost love.

6. What does Hjalmar say is justice for the wrongs Werle has committed?
(a) His business is failing.
(b) His wife is a fool.
(c) His going blind.
(d) His son hates him.

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

12. What does Hjalmar call Hedwig the second time he sees her after his night of drinking?
(a) An intruder.
(b) A devil.
(c) An orphan.
(d) A witch.

13. Who tells Hjalmar about Hedwig's plan to shoot the duck?
(a) Gregers.
(b) Gina.
(c) Relling.
(d) Ekdal.

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

15. What does Hjalmar refuse when he comes home at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Dinner.
(b) His slippers.
(c) Beer.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hedwig feel when she hears where her father is after having heard about Gina's affair?

2. What does Hjalmar vow to do as long as he lives?

3. What does Old Ekdal do when he hears that Hjalmar is not coming home?

4. Where is Mrs. Sorby moving?

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

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