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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 was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the heiress to a large fortune.
(b) She was a school teacher.
(c) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(d) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.

2. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Serene and confident.
(b) Anxious and unhappy.
(c) Hopeful and determined.
(d) Jubilant and victorious.

3. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?
(a) Cool and formal.
(b) Appreciative and obliging.
(c) Loving and warm.
(d) Excited and enthusiastic.

4. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?
(a) Because it was the nicest one Tesman could afford.
(b) To fill an awkward silence in conversation.
(c) So she could be close to people she liked.
(d) Because she knew he wanted it.

5. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?
(a) That she doesn't love her husband.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she lives a life of leisure.
(d) That she is letting herself go.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lovborg say about his recently published book?

2. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?

3. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?

4. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

5. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?

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