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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. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Dismiss her.
(b) Cut her hair off.
(c) Visit her every day.
(d) Send her to care for Rina.

2. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?
(a) Proud, sure, and boastful.
(b) Fearful, thwarted, and rancorous.
(c) Protective, worried, and adoring.
(d) Skeptical and cautious.

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

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

5. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Reads a manuscript.
(b) Opens a window.
(c) Hugs Hedda.
(d) Writes a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?

2. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?

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

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

5. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?

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