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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Tesman and Berte.
(b) Julle and Tesman.
(c) Jorgen and Hedda.
(d) Julle and Berte.

2. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.
(b) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.
(c) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.
(d) There are doubts about Tesman's character.

3. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To continue Lovborg's work.
(b) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.
(c) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.
(d) To let Lovborg have the professorship.

4. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?
(a) Fidelity in marriage.
(b) The importance of having good friends close by.
(c) The unexpected in life.
(d) Getting away from society.

5. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Happy to be home.
(b) Resigned and content.
(c) Tired and overwhelmed.
(d) Angry and tense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

2. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?

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

4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?

5. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?

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