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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. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(b) During a long solitary vacation.
(c) In his "good days" before he started drinking.
(d) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.

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

3. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(b) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(d) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.

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

5. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?
(a) Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Brack.
(c) Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) The sender remains anonymous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?

2. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?

3. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?

4. What is the one thing that Hedda says she has an aptitude for?

5. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?

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