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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 are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) Start formal divorce proceedings.
(b) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.
(c) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) Write and publish a book of her own.

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

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

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

5. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?
(a) Warn Mrs Elvsted's husband of her whereabouts.
(b) Summon Brack to the house.
(c) Make arrangements for a celebration.
(d) Invite Ejlert Lovborg over that evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?

2. Why are people concerned about Rina?

3. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

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

5. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

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