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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 of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Kindness and friendship.
(b) Jealousy and disdain.
(c) Concern and honesty.
(d) Respect and fear.

2. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(b) Yes, they were always returning things to her.
(c) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.
(d) No, the item belonged to Julle.

3. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.
(b) Because her husband is unfaithful.
(c) Because she has just left her husband.
(d) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.

4. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A violin.
(b) A flute.
(c) A piano.
(d) A harp.

5. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Passionate and unwise.
(b) Abusive and horrible.
(c) Comfortable and satisfactory.
(d) Loveless and convenient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?

2. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?

3. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

4. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?

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

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