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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening in the house at the beginning of the play?
(a) A doctor's visit.
(b) A fight.
(c) A ball.
(d) A dinner party.

2. When Gina hears about the tenants' having been invited to her house, about what does she worry?
(a) That they will make a mess.
(b) That she will not be ready.
(c) That they will wake up Hedwig.
(d) That there will not be enough food.

3. How does Gregers think Hjalmar will feel about knowing about the affair?
(a) Passive.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

4. What does Hjalmar refuse when he comes home at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Wine.
(b) His slippers.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Beer.

5. What burden does Gregers say is constantly with him?
(a) Pity.
(b) Guilt.
(c) The truth.
(d) Shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hjalmar feel when he hears about what has been supplementing their income?

2. Why has Werle asked his son to come home at the beginning of the book?

3. What kind of business does Ekdal's son run?

4. About what does Hjalmar say he knows the most at the party?

5. What does Hjalmar order Hedwig to do when he comes home at the beginning of Act 4?

(see the answer key)

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