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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tom Stockmann's father-in-law?
(a) Morten Kill.
(b) Hovstad.
(c) Billing.
(d) Captain Horster.

2. In Act II Scene 1, Peter supplies the most "practical" solution, which is what?
(a) Tax the townspeople.
(b) Accuse Tom of lying.
(c) The water is corrected gradually.
(d) To ignore the report.

3. Who suggests that Tom act with moderation in Act II Scene 1 when Tom tells Hovstad that Peter has declared war?
(a) Billing.
(b) Peter Stockmann.
(c) Catherine Stockmann.
(d) Aslaksen.

4. What refers to a person authorized to examine publications, theatrical presentations, films, letters, etc, in order to suppress in whole or part those considered obscene or politically unacceptable?
(a) Censor.
(b) Editor.
(c) Publisher.
(d) Author.

5. In the beginning of Act II Scene 1, Hovstad tells Billing to lower his voice because who is in earshot?
(a) Tom Stockmann.
(b) Aslaksen.
(c) Peter Stockmann.
(d) Petra Stockmann.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against the objection of some, Aslaksen is named what in Act II Scene 2?

2. How long does Peter say an overhaul of the water system would take in Act I Scene 2?

3. When he enters in Act II Scene 1, Peter demands to see the report, promising to help with what?

4. What is the profession of Tom Stockmann's eldest child?

5. Catherine boasts in Act I Scene 1 that Tom literally "invented" what?

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