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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 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.

2. What suggestion does Torvald give Mrs. Linde?
(a) He suggests she end her relationship with Nora.
(b) He suggests she fix her hair in a more attractive way, like Nora's hair.
(c) He suggests she end her relationship with Krogstad.
(d) He suggests she take up embroidery instead of knitting.

3. How does Krogstad plan to tell Torvald of Nora's IOU?
(a) He is going to burst in to Torvald's office.
(b) He plans to tell him at the bank the next day.
(c) He has written Torvald a letter.
(d) He plans to send him an email.

4. What is Lovborg's new book about?
(a) A history of machination.
(b) The future of the wilderness.
(c) The future of civilization.
(d) A medical thesaurus.

5. Who does Dr. Rank want Nora to prevent from visiting him in his final illness?
(a) Mrs. Linde.
(b) Torvald.
(c) Mrs. Rank.
(d) Krogstad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hedda goad Lovborg into going to the party?

2. What excuse does Mrs. Alving give for Mr. Alving's behavior?

3. Why did Hedda marry Tesman?

4. What does Oswald ask for at the end of the play?

5. What happens to the orphanage at the end of Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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