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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.
(b) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(c) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(d) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.

2. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?
(a) Decline.
(b) Cautiously agree to go.
(c) Agree to stay with Hedda when she asks him to.
(d) Warmly accept as a way to regain old ties.

3. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A discussion of the professorship.
(b) A literary gathering.
(c) A stag dinner.
(d) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.

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

5. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?
(a) That she was anxious about Lovborg's fortitude.
(b) That she had been a flame of Tesman's.
(c) That she had left her husband.
(d) That she was jealous of Hedda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?

2. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?

3. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

4. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?

5. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?

(see the answer key)

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