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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. What does Hedda claim were her motives in their prior experiences together?
(a) A look into a world that she is supposed to know nothing about.
(b) To reform him.
(c) To inspire him.
(d) To make him forget everything but her.

2. What reason does Hedda give Lovborg for not following through on a threat she made a long time ago?
(a) Because she loved Lovborg.
(b) She was a coward and afraid of scandal.
(c) She knew it was wrong.
(d) It would have damaged her chances of marrying Tesman.

3. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Abusive and horrible.
(b) Passionate and unwise.
(c) Comfortable and satisfactory.
(d) Loveless and convenient.

4. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Flighty and vacant.
(b) Rude and ungrateful.
(c) Demanding and restrictive.
(d) Beautiful and adored.

5. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?
(a) The importance of having good friends close by.
(b) Getting away from society.
(c) The unexpected in life.
(d) Fidelity in marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?

2. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

3. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?

4. In Act 2, who are the two people expected to be visiting the Tesman home in the evening?

5. How does Hedda feel about the house she lives in?

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