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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 does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Ejlert Lovborg.
(c) Berte.
(d) Brack.

2. What does Hedda do when Brack arrives in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) ShootS at him with her pistol.
(b) HideS Tesman's manuscript.
(c) Wishes Tesman were at home so she wouldn't have to be alone with Brack.
(d) Expresses her pleasure at being alone with Brack.

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

4. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?
(a) Because she knew he wanted it.
(b) So she could be close to people she liked.
(c) Because it was the nicest one Tesman could afford.
(d) To fill an awkward silence in conversation.

5. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Close friends.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Nephew and aunt.
(d) Cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

2. Why are people concerned about Rina?

3. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

5. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

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