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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. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Loving and kind.
(b) Particular and demanding.
(c) Professional and competent.
(d) Relaxed and lazy.

2. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A new instrument for Hedda.
(b) A letter from Mr Elvsted.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) A pile of books for his research.

3. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(b) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.
(c) No, the item belonged to Julle.
(d) Yes, they were always returning things to her.

4. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?
(a) Recommend Tesman for another post if Lovborg is rewarded the professorship.
(b) Stay with Hedda so Tesman can leave for Brack's party.
(c) Help him with his book.
(d) Wait until Tesman has the professorship before publishing his book.

5. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Seperates her from her husband.
(b) Returns to town.
(c) Writes a book.
(d) Gives up his dissolute ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best compares the nature of Tesman's book to the nature of Lovborg's book?

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

3. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

4. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

5. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?

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