2. 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?

3. When Tom returns in Act II Scene 1, he emphasizes again to Aslaksen that he does not want to be treated like what?

4. In Act II Scene 2, Tom explains to the crowd that the dream he had for the Springs was to provide a way to do what?

5. In Act II Scene 1, Peter supplies the most "practical" solution, which is what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tom tell Hovstad to do when he enters in Act II Scene 1? Why?

2. What is Billing doing in the beginning of Act II Scene 1? Who is he with?

3. After Tom leaves in Act II Scene 1, What do Hovstad and Aslaksen discuss about him?

4. What conversation does Petra have with Peter in Act II Scene 2?

5. What suggestion about Tom does Billing make in Act II Scene 1?

6. What does Tom response when several in the crowd call him a revolutionist in Act II Scene 2?

7. What does Peter promise the town if the springs remain? What if they are taken away?

8. Who is allowed to talk first in the meeting? What does he state?

9. What does Tom threaten when the crowd attempts to silence him in Act II Scene 2?

10. What does Petra bring to the office in Act II Scene 1? What does she remark about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you were an attorney arguing to close the town spa, you would need evidence that the spa water is indeed contaminated. How would you obtain this evidence?