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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 tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?
(a) She liked the people she met abroad.
(b) She was very bored with only Tesman for company.
(c) She wishes she never had to return home.
(d) She missed her wonderful home.

2. After Mrs Elvsted arrives, what does Lovborg talk about?
(a) He talks about nothing but his book.
(b) He compliments Mrs Elvsted and praises the friendship he has with her.
(c) He talks about when he knew Hedda.
(d) He talks about Tesman's research.

3. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A child.
(b) To be reunited with old friends.
(c) Peace from the world to be with her family.
(d) A salon, a footman, and a horse.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Intimidated and reverent.
(b) Bossy and callous.
(c) Afectionate and doting.
(d) Tolerant and accepting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do?

2. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?

3. At the end of Act 2, what does Hedda confess to Mrs Elvsted that she wants out of the whole situation?

4. Which of the following best compares the nature of Tesman's book to the nature of Lovborg's book?

5. What was Hedda's life like before she married?

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