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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?
(a) He arrives unannounced through the back door and garden.
(b) The front door, as a formal guest.
(c) He lets himself in without using the bell so not to disturb anyone.
(d) He comes and goes with Tesman.

2. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Send her to care for Rina.
(b) Dismiss her.
(c) Cut her hair off.
(d) Visit her every day.

3. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?
(a) They missed their home terribly.
(b) They spent every moment together.
(c) It was long and difficult.
(d) Hedda had a very good time.

4. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) The courage to act.
(b) Intellectuality.
(c) Beauty.
(d) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.

5. Which of the following best describes the state Lovborg is in when he returns to the Tesman household after Brack's party?
(a) Elated and joyous.
(b) Sad and mournful.
(c) Contrite and repentant.
(d) Desperate and disheveled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?

2. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

3. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?

4. What is the reason that Brack gives Hedda for telling her everything that happened to Lovborg the previous evening?

5. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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