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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. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Lovborg.
(b) Berte.
(c) Tesman.
(d) Brack.

2. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because she has just left her husband.
(b) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(c) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.
(d) Because her husband is unfaithful.

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

4. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Writes a book.
(b) Returns to town.
(c) Gives up his dissolute ways.
(d) Seperates her from her husband.

5. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) Yes, they were always returning things to her.
(b) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.
(c) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(d) No, the item belonged to Julle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

2. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

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

4. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?

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

(see the answer key)

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