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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. Why did Hedda mention she liked the villa?
(a) She had admired it ever since childhood.
(b) She wanted to be near the sea, where the villa stood.
(c) She knew it was Tesman's dream house and wanted him to be happy.
(d) She mentioned it on a walk with the awkward Tesman because she felt sorry for him.

2. Who has witnessed the Pastor's transgression?
(a) Engstrand.
(b) Regine.
(c) Mrs. Alving.
(d) Oswald.

3. Why did Engstrand claim Regine as his own child?
(a) He was paid very well to keep her real father a secret.
(b) He was fooled by his wife and has no idea he is not Regine's real father.
(c) He desperately wanted a child and circumstances worked in his favor.
(d) He felt sorry for the unborn baby and took the blame on himself.

4. Who does Mrs. Alving credit with her intellectual awakening?
(a) She credits Mr. Alving, whose morality and generosity she always envied.
(b) She credits Regine, whose love for her son warms her heart.
(c) She credits Oswald, whose zest for art has been her saving grace.
(d) She credits Pastor Manders, whose advice forced her to reexamine the system.

5. Where is Mr. Lovborg invited upon his arrival to the Tesmans'?
(a) He is invited to the theatre by Aunt Julle.
(b) He is invited to the back porch by Hedda.
(c) He is invited to Mr. Brack's for a party.
(d) He is invited to Mrs. Elvsted's for tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Krogstad plan to tell Torvald of Nora's IOU?

2. What disease is Oswald probably suffering from?

3. What does Torvald discover in the lock of the mailbox?

4. Who does Dr. Rank think will replace him in the Helmer house?

5. What does Oswald think will happen to any attempted memorial of his father?

(see the answer key)

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