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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?
(a) Rina owes Berte money.
(b) Berte is Rina's poor relative from the country.
(c) Berte nursed Rina for several years.
(d) Sisters.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?
(a) Spending the summer in the country.
(b) Visiting a relative that is unwell.
(c) Their honeymoon.
(d) The funeral of Hedda's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?

3. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?

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

5. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?

(see the answer key)

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