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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 disease is Oswald probably suffering from?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Strep throat.

2. Why did Kristine end her relationship with Krogstad?
(a) She only wanted his money and once she had it she was gone.
(b) She was jealous of his promiscuous ways.
(c) She was not attracted to him and did not love him.
(d) She needed money to care for her mother and brothers.

3. What does Helmer think is wrong with Nora's tarentella?
(a) He thinks it is not graceful.
(b) He thinks the steps are wrong.
(c) He thinks it is too wild.
(d) He thinks it is too tame.

4. What new responsibility of Hedda's does Mr. Brack refer to?
(a) He refers to her new horse.
(b) He refers to her alleged pregnancy.
(c) He refers to her caring for Aunt Rina.
(d) He refers to her new job.

5. What does Engstrand want the Pastor to do with the remainder of Alving's money?
(a) He wants him to give it to Mrs. Alving.
(b) He wants him to pay for Regine and Oswald's wedding.
(c) He wants him to rebuild the orphanage.
(d) He wants him to invest in the seamen's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. Rank want Nora to prevent from visiting him in his final illness?

2. Why does Torvald whisk Nora away so quickly after the dance?

3. What excuse does Mrs. Linde give for being at the Helmers' residence?

4. Why did Hedda marry Tesman?

5. Why does Nora leave Torvald?

(see the answer key)

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