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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. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?
(a) It was the only one he could afford.
(b) He believed Hedda wanted it more than any other.
(c) It had many rooms for raising a family.
(d) It was close to his work.

2. What is the book Tesman is working on about?
(a) Domestic crafts of Brabant in the Middle Ages.
(b) The importance of family in society.
(c) The role of religion in shaping the future.
(d) Cultural norms of the modern age.

3. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To continue Lovborg's work.
(b) To let Lovborg have the professorship.
(c) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.
(d) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.

4. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?
(a) They were inseperable best friends.
(b) They were seperated by a year, and Mrs Elvsted was frightened of Hedda.
(c) They were classmates that spent a lot of time on school work together.
(d) They had some good friends in common and so they saw a lot of each other.

5. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) A suitcase of documents.
(b) His favorite slippers.
(c) A hat.
(d) An unexplained package.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

2. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

3. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?

4. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

5. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

(see the answer key)

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