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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an animal kept in the house by Old Ekdal?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Birds.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Kittens.

2. Where does Hjalmar place a gun after returning from the attic?
(a) Over the fireplace.
(b) On a shelf.
(c) In the corner.
(d) In a closet.

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

4. For what has Hjalmar invited his tenants to his house?
(a) Brunch.
(b) Tea.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

5. What does Gregers call the back room while talking about the wild duck?
(a) The boundless deep.
(b) Captivity.
(c) The isolation.
(d) A warm cage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hjalmar want to redeem his father?

2. What does Hjalmar spend his spare time doing?

3. Where is Hjalmar sitting at the beginning of Act 3?

4. Who reminds Hjalmar to get back to work when he becomes distracted in Act 3?

5. Who gives Hjalmar's son a wounded animal to nurse back to health?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hjalmar do the last two time Hedwig ever tries to approach him?

2. Why does Mrs. Sorby say her relationship with Werle will be so strong?

3. What does Hjalmar say to Gregers about Hedwig's eyes?

4. What does Old Ekdal ask Hjalmar to do with him, and how does Hjalmar respond?

5. What does Hedwig say is the most important thing in the back room, and why?

6. What does Werle offer Gregers while they are speaking in Hjalmar's house, and how does Werle respond to this offer?

7. Gina complains about what when she returns from shopping?

8. What does Gregers tell Hjalmar he would like to be after hearing about what wounded ducks do?

9. What does Hjalmar ask Hedwig to do when she comes on stage for the first time in Act 3?

10. What does Hjalmar tell Gina and Hedwig about the party?

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