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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 Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To let Lovborg have the professorship.
(b) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.
(c) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.
(d) To continue Lovborg's work.

2. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?
(a) Hedda needed everything unpacked and put away in a particular manner.
(b) Julle was ill.
(c) Berte was was having a party next door.
(d) They were celebrating the return to their new home.

3. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Hard times that brought them together.
(b) Working together on Lovborg's book.
(c) Long walks in the country.
(d) Similar personalities.

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

5. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?
(a) Berte is Rina's poor relative from the country.
(b) Rina owes Berte money.
(c) Sisters.
(d) Berte nursed Rina for several years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

2. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?

3. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?

4. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

5. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

(see the answer key)

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