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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. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?
(a) It was close to his work.
(b) It had many rooms for raising a family.
(c) It was the only one he could afford.
(d) He believed Hedda wanted it more than any other.

2. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Relaxed and lazy.
(b) Particular and demanding.
(c) Professional and competent.
(d) Loving and kind.

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

4. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because she has just left her husband.
(b) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.
(c) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(d) Because her husband is unfaithful.

5. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?
(a) That he had changed greatly from the person she knew.
(b) That it makes him appear unsure of himself.
(c) That Mrs Elvsted had trained him well.
(d) That she admired his fortitude.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?

3. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?

4. What does Hedda tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?

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

(see the answer key)

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