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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 part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?
(a) Her mannerisms.
(b) Her manner of speaking.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her clothes.

2. What does Hedda confess to Brack regarding her feelings toward Tesman?
(a) She can't understand why she doesn't love him.
(b) She has never loved him.
(c) She admires him greatly and will grow to love him.
(d) She adores him.

3. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A charming home.
(b) A busy social life.
(c) Her father's pistols.
(d) A growing family.

4. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?
(a) She does not feel welcome.
(b) She is still ofended about the hat.
(c) She has another social engagement.
(d) Rina is getting worse.

5. How does Hedda feel about the house she lives in?
(a) She thinks it smells of old ladies and death.
(b) She thinks the house will be good for raising a family.
(c) She loves the way the house has been furnished.
(d) She thinks the house is plain and depressing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. To what does Brack invite Tesman?

3. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?

4. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?

5. What does Lovborg say about his recently published book?

(see the answer key)

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