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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Passionate and unwise.
(b) Comfortable and satisfactory.
(c) Abusive and horrible.
(d) Loveless and convenient.

2. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(b) No, the item belonged to Julle.
(c) Yes, they were always returning things to her.
(d) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.

3. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Close friends.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Nephew and aunt.
(d) Cousins.

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

5. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?
(a) Comfortable and supportive.
(b) Unimportant and temporary.
(c) A disappointment and boring.
(d) Exciting and adventurous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?

2. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

3. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

4. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?

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

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