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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) The difficulty with servants.
(b) How long it has been since they've met.
(c) An open window.
(d) Having nothing to do.

2. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Flighty and vacant.
(b) Rude and ungrateful.
(c) Demanding and restrictive.
(d) Beautiful and adored.

3. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Hugs Hedda.
(b) Writes a letter.
(c) Reads a manuscript.
(d) Opens a window.

4. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?
(a) Hedda.
(b) His Aunt Rina.
(c) Julle.
(d) Berte.

5. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?
(a) Excited and bubbly.
(b) Nervous and desperate.
(c) Concerned and thoughtful.
(d) Confident and cheery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?

2. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

3. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?

4. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?

5. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?

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