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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 a distant relation.
(b) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.
(c) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.
(d) He tutored the children.

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

3. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?
(a) Her whole family recently moved into town from the country.
(b) She is very recently arrived.
(c) She has always lived here.
(d) She moved to town some years ago.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Bossy and callous.
(b) Afectionate and doting.
(c) Tolerant and accepting.
(d) Intimidated and reverent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

2. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?

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

4. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

5. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

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