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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item of her costume does Nora show Dr. Rank?
(a) She shows him her silk stockings.
(b) She shows him her flower clip.
(c) She shows him her bracelet.
(d) She shows him her fan.

2. What excuse does Hedda give about her former relationship with Lovborg?
(a) She claims he took complete and unsolicited advantage of her.
(b) She claims her love for Ejlert could not be contained.
(c) She claims she was a sheltered young girl curious about the world.
(d) She claims her father meant for them to be together.

3. To what does Nora compare her and Torvald's life?
(a) She compares their lives to Dr. Rank's death.
(b) She compares their marriage and home to a doll house.
(c) She compares their marriage and home to Krogstad's tragedy.
(d) She compares their lives to the bank.

4. What is Torvald unwilling to sacrifice, but Nora claims that thousands of women have to?
(a) He is unwilling to sacrifice his house.
(b) He is unwilling to sacrifice his reputation.
(c) He is unwilling to sacrifice his honor.
(d) He is unwilling to sacrifice his money.

5. Why does Hedda goad Lovborg into going to the party?
(a) She is seeking revenge on Aunt Julle.
(b) She wants to feel in control of someone's destiny.
(c) She plans to meet him in secret later.
(d) She longs for an evening alone with Mrs. Elvsted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Dr. Rank allowed himself such a merry evening?

2. What does Mr. Brack suggest to Hedda?

3. Who is Oswald convinced would help him kill himself?

4. Why did Hedda marry Tesman?

5. Where does Regine plan to go instead of staying in the Alvings' house?

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