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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 continue Lovborg's work.
(c) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.
(d) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.

2. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) A hat.
(b) A suitcase of documents.
(c) An unexplained package.
(d) His favorite slippers.

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

4. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Intimidated and reverent.
(b) Afectionate and doting.
(c) Tolerant and accepting.
(d) Bossy and callous.

5. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?
(a) Visiting a relative that is unwell.
(b) The funeral of Hedda's father.
(c) Their honeymoon.
(d) Spending the summer in the country.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?

4. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

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

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