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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Hjalmar say he knows the most at the party?
(a) Wine.
(b) Business.
(c) Photography.
(d) Finances.

2. Where does Werle's son meet Ekdal's son?
(a) At a church service.
(b) A sports meet.
(c) School.
(d) The Army.

3. How many servants do the Werles have?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Why does Werle plan to marry his housekeeper?
(a) She is a good friend.
(b) He loves her.
(c) His eyesight is failing.
(d) She has a hidden fortune.

5. For what is Gina's daughter excited when her father gets home?
(a) A new book.
(b) Something nice from the party.
(c) A kiss before she goes to bed.
(d) A new photograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Gina and Hjalmar been married when the book begins?

2. What is Gina's daughter doing at the beginning of Act 2?

3. How does Werle describe his wife at the end of her life?

4. Who has had an affair with Ekdal's son's new wife?

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

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