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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 kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?
(a) They were celebrating the return to their new home.
(b) Berte was was having a party next door.
(c) Hedda needed everything unpacked and put away in a particular manner.
(d) Julle was ill.

2. What does Lovborg ask Hedda while they are alone?
(a) He asks if there was ever any love in her friendship for him.
(b) He asks if Tesman is angry with him for competing for the professorship.
(c) He asks her about Mrs Elvsted.
(d) He wants to know if she thinks his book is better than Tesman's.

3. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Landlord.
(c) Housemaid.
(d) Visiting relative.

4. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?
(a) Sisters.
(b) Rina owes Berte money.
(c) Berte is Rina's poor relative from the country.
(d) Berte nursed Rina for several years.

5. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.
(b) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(c) Inherits a fortune.
(d) Applies for a professorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hedda imagine Lovborg when he returns?

2. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

3. Why are people concerned about Rina?

4. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?

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

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