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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ekdal's son's wife?
(a) Gilly.
(b) Gretta.
(c) Gabby.
(d) Gina.

2. How does Werle describe his wife at the end of her life?
(a) Sickly and hysterical.
(b) Beautiful and pale.
(c) Weak and lonely.
(d) Frail and insane.

3. What does Hjalmar say he has a sacred duty to do?
(a) Take his family to church.
(b) Take care of his father.
(c) Make his wife's life easier.
(d) Help his daughter.

4. Who sets up Ekdal's son in his business?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Werle.
(c) Ekdal.
(d) Gina.

5. According to Werle's son, how did Werle treat his wife when she was alive?
(a) He sheltered her.
(b) He tormented her.
(c) He degraded her.
(d) He abused her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hjalmar says he is happy in spite of what?

2. Hjalmar is worrying about what medical condition with his daughter?

3. What is the housekeeper playing when Werle's son is leaving his father's house?

4. What does Werle's son say he has discovered as he leaves his father's house at the beginning of the book?

5. What does Gina know Ekdal is doing behind his closed door?

(see the answer key)

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