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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. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Landlord.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) Visiting relative.
(d) Housemaid.

2. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?
(a) That Tesman is not dependent on Brack.
(b) That Brack lives so close by.
(c) That Brack has no hold over her.
(d) That Brack is such a good friend with her best interests in mind.

3. What does Berte deliver for Tesman at a very early hour of the morning?
(a) A manuscript.
(b) A letter from Julle.
(c) A letter from Hedda's past.
(d) A package.

4. What is the very important thing that Hedda keeps from Lovborg when he comes to see her in Act 3?
(a) Her love and sympathy.
(b) His manuscript.
(c) Information about the professorship.
(d) The money he needs to buy back his manuscript.

5. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) The picture of Rina.
(b) The bouquet of flowers.
(c) The pistols.
(d) Hedda's piano.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

3. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?

4. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?

5. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?

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