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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom's eldest child bring to him in Act I Scene 1?
(a) A letter.
(b) A jacket.
(c) A gift.
(d) A briefcase.

2. In Act I Scene 1, Petra remembers that Tom warned the town not to build the Springs downstream from what?
(a) A factory.
(b) The tannery.
(c) A pig farm.
(d) The neighboring town.

3. Who is the assistant editor of The People's Daily Messenger?
(a) Mr. Billing.
(b) Mr. Hovstad.
(c) Mr. Kill.
(d) Mr. Aslaksen.

4. When was the original play "An Enemy of the People" published?
(a) 1879.
(b) 1882.
(c) 1891.
(d) 1888.

5. What is the name of Tom Stockmann's maid?
(a) Martha.
(b) Randine.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sophie.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose original work did Arthur Miller adapt "An Enemy of the People"?

2. According to Tom in Act I Scene 1, the report confirms that the water contains what?

3. Hovstad mentions to the mayor in Act I Scene 1 that the newspaper was running an article written by whom?

4. With whom is Tom on a walk in the beginning of Act I Scene 1?

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

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