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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.
(b) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.
(c) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(d) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.

2. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?
(a) Cool and formal.
(b) Excited and enthusiastic.
(c) Appreciative and obliging.
(d) Loving and warm.

3. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(b) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.
(c) She was a school teacher.
(d) She was the heiress to a large fortune.

4. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(b) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(d) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.

5. Of what does Lovborg accuse Mrs. Elvsted?
(a) That she was working with her husband to watch out for him.
(b) That she was trying to prevent him from publishing his book.
(c) That she was trying to credit for his reformation.
(d) That she wanted to control him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

2. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?

3. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?

4. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?

5. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

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