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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 does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Opens a window.
(b) Writes a letter.
(c) Reads a manuscript.
(d) Hugs Hedda.

2. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?
(a) Invite Ejlert Lovborg over that evening.
(b) Warn Mrs Elvsted's husband of her whereabouts.
(c) Make arrangements for a celebration.
(d) Summon Brack to the house.

3. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?
(a) Coming so promptly after receiving his letter.
(b) Looking after Julle while they were away.
(c) Making the financial arrangements for the house.
(d) Always being a good friend to Hedda.

4. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(b) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(c) Brack tells Hedda a secret.
(d) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.

5. Which of the following best compares the nature of Tesman's book to the nature of Lovborg's book?
(a) The useful to the superfluous.
(b) The mundane to the visionary.
(c) The truth to the fanciful.
(d) The scholarly to the chaotic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following set of people truly acts in the others best interest to the best of their ability in the play HEDDA GABLER?

3. What does Berte deliver for Tesman at a very early hour of the morning?

4. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted happened to the manuscript?

5. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?

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