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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. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Professional and competent.
(b) Particular and demanding.
(c) Loving and kind.
(d) Relaxed and lazy.

2. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?
(a) Concerned and thoughtful.
(b) Confident and cheery.
(c) Excited and bubbly.
(d) Nervous and desperate.

3. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.
(b) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(c) She was a school teacher.
(d) She was the heiress to a large fortune.

4. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?
(a) She will return to spend the winter.
(b) She is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(c) She plans on returning every day to visit.
(d) She plans never to return.

5. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Inherits a fortune.
(b) Applies for a professorship.
(c) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.
(d) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?

2. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

3. When did Lovborg write his book?

4. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

5. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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