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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?
(a) Lovborg had asked her to marry him.
(b) She had rejected Lovborg for another man.
(c) She was a remarkable beauty, with red hair.
(d) She tried to shoot him with a pistol.

2. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?
(a) Foreseeing the direction society will take.
(b) Seeing the influence of small actions.
(c) Collecting and arranging.
(d) Making sense of confusing information.

3. 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 doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(d) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.

4. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Landlord.
(c) Visiting relative.
(d) Housemaid.

5. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?
(a) A dress.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A book.
(d) A hat.

6. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Applies for a professorship.
(b) Inherits a fortune.
(c) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(d) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.

7. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?
(a) Academic researcher and aspiring professor.
(b) Merchant and importer.
(c) Tesman does not work.
(d) Politician.

8. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?
(a) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.
(b) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.
(c) He tutored the children.
(d) He was a distant relation.

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

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

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

12. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Similar personalities.
(b) Hard times that brought them together.
(c) Long walks in the country.
(d) Working together on Lovborg's book.

13. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.
(b) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.
(c) Write and publish a book of her own.
(d) Start formal divorce proceedings.

14. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) His favorite slippers.
(b) A hat.
(c) An unexplained package.
(d) A suitcase of documents.

15. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?
(a) Spending time with his wife.
(b) His career.
(c) Making a fortune.
(d) Raising a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lovborg write his book?

2. In Act 2, who are the two people expected to be visiting the Tesman home in the evening?

3. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?

4. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

5. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

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