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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 imagine Lovborg when he returns?
(a) Flushed and fearless with vine leaves in his hair.
(b) Responsible and self controlled.
(c) The talk of the town.
(d) Reckless and free.

2. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?
(a) She sees him as a great man that will go far.
(b) His was her only marriage proposal.
(c) She loves him despite his prospects.
(d) He was determined to support her and he was not ridiculous.

3. What is the one thing that Hedda says she has an aptitude for?
(a) Light conversation.
(b) To bore herself.
(c) To be a wife.
(d) To dance and be merry.

4. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To try and get out in society.
(b) To be less distant with Julle.
(c) To help him with his work.
(d) To show her affection towards him.

5. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Resigned and content.
(b) Angry and tense.
(c) Tired and overwhelmed.
(d) Happy to be home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tesman bring to Hedda while she talks to Lovborg?

2. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?

3. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?

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

5. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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