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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ekdal tell Hjalmar to go to work?
(a) His back room.
(b) The attic.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The bedroom.

2. How does Hedwig get injured?
(a) The kick back from the rifle hurts her.
(b) She shoots herself.
(c) The duck attacks her.
(d) The shot to the duck ricochets.

3. What does Gregers call himself at the end of the play?
(a) The wounded duck.
(b) The bird dog.
(c) The thirteenth at the table.
(d) The Ideal.

4. What does Gregers say he has given to Gina and Hjalmar by telling him of the affair?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Love.
(c) Free consciences.
(d) Honesty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gregers say he knows that Hedwig has not killed the duck?

3. About what is Old Ekdal happy when he comes on stage at the beginning of Act 2?

4. Why does Werle say her new relationship will be so smooth and easy?

5. What is happening in the house at the beginning of the play?

(see the answer key)

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