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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 role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?
(a) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.
(b) He was a distant relation.
(c) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.
(d) He tutored the children.

2. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?
(a) Tesman could afford the furnishings with his salary.
(b) Hedda's inheritance paid for everything.
(c) Berte lent Tesman the money to buy them.
(d) Julle mortgaged her annuity to pay for the furnishings.

3. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Lovborg.
(b) Brack.
(c) Tesman.
(d) Berte.

4. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Angry and tense.
(b) Happy to be home.
(c) Tired and overwhelmed.
(d) Resigned and content.

5. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?
(a) Ejlert Lovborg.
(b) The sender remains anonymous.
(c) Brack.
(d) Mrs Elvsted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

3. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?

4. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?

5. When did Lovborg write his book?

(see the answer key)

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