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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. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because her husband is unfaithful.
(b) Because she has just left her husband.
(c) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(d) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.

2. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) Having nothing to do.
(b) An open window.
(c) The difficulty with servants.
(d) How long it has been since they've met.

3. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?
(a) Foreseeing the direction society will take.
(b) Seeing the influence of small actions.
(c) Making sense of confusing information.
(d) Collecting and arranging.

4. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Seperates her from her husband.
(b) Returns to town.
(c) Gives up his dissolute ways.
(d) Writes a book.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

3. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?

4. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

5. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

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