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An Enemy of the People
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An Enemy of the People
by:
Henrik Ibsen
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1
of 5
What is the center of the town’s economy in the play?
The cloth-dyeing industry
Newspaper publication
A bathing complex
The sale of alcohol
2
of 5
Who convinces Hovstad and Aslaksen to oppose Dr. Stockmann?
The mayor
Billing
Mrs. Stockmann
Morten Kiil
3
of 5
Who calls the town meeting?
Captain Horster
Aslaksen
Dr. Stockmann
The mayor
4
of 5
How do the townspeople find Dr. Stockmann’s speech at the town meeting?
Moving
Offensive
Confusing
Boring
5
of 5
At the end of the play, Dr. Stockmann observes that the strongest man is the one who ___.
Bides his time
Gathers his allies
Crushes his enemies
Stands alone
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