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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 the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?
(a) Invite Ejlert Lovborg over that evening.
(b) Make arrangements for a celebration.
(c) Summon Brack to the house.
(d) Warn Mrs Elvsted's husband of her whereabouts.

2. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?
(a) That she is letting herself go.
(b) That she doesn't love her husband.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That she lives a life of leisure.

3. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?
(a) He desperately wants some academic recognition.
(b) He based his marriage and finances on the prospects of the job.
(c) He wants to make Hedda and Julle proud of him.
(d) So he will finally outshine Lovborg.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Concern and honesty.
(b) Kindness and friendship.
(c) Respect and fear.
(d) Jealousy and disdain.

5. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?
(a) Making a fortune.
(b) Raising a family.
(c) Spending time with his wife.
(d) His career.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?

2. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?

3. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

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

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