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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 Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?
(a) Looking after Julle while they were away.
(b) Coming so promptly after receiving his letter.
(c) Making the financial arrangements for the house.
(d) Always being a good friend to Hedda.

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

3. 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.

4. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?
(a) She tried to shoot him with a pistol.
(b) She had rejected Lovborg for another man.
(c) Lovborg had asked her to marry him.
(d) She was a remarkable beauty, with red hair.

5. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Resigned and content.
(b) Happy to be home.
(c) Angry and tense.
(d) Tired and overwhelmed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

2. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?

3. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?

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

5. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?

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