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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character in the play shares the most characteristics with Tom Stockmann?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Ejlif.
(c) Petra.
(d) Peter.

2. In Act I Scene 2, Peter wants Tom to agree to do what to the Council rather than provide them with the damaging report?
(a) Make recommendations for improvements.
(b) Treat the incoming water.
(c) Tell them everything is fine.
(d) Not show up for his meeting.

3. Who starred in Miller's premier of "An Enemy of the People"?
(a) Victor Mature.
(b) Fredric March.
(c) John Barrymore.
(d) Cary Grant.

4. Tom claims in Act I Scene 1 that without something to fight for, you are what?
(a) Passive.
(b) Bored.
(c) Dead.
(d) Lazy.

5. Tom responds to Catherine's doubts in Act I Scene I saying that he has all of the what?
(a) Power.
(b) Truth.
(c) Authority.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I Scene 2, Tom accuses Peter of being unable to admit that he approved the construction of the Springs where?

2. Who is the protagonist in "An Enemy of the People"?

3. Who is convinced that Tom is trying to pull a fast one on his brother and assumes the entire story is a joke in Act I Scene 2?

4. Who does Mr. Billing urge to stay for dinner in the beginning of Act I Scene 1?

5. What does Tom's eldest child bring to him in Act I Scene 1?

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